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1.1)

What are the measurements of the playing court according to the rules?

Rule 1 — Playing Court · single answer

1.2)

What are the required interior measurements of the goal?

Rule 1 — Playing Court · single answer

1.3)

How wide is the goal line between the posts?

Rule 1 — Playing Court · single answer

1.4)

Which statements are correct about the throw-off area?

Rule 1 — Playing Court · select all that apply

2.1)

Goalkeeper WHITE 1 deflects a shot, and the ball crosses the outer goal line straight before the automatic final signal from the public clock. The referees realise that the match has ended five minutes early. As the players are still on the court, the game is resumed by:

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.2)

After the automatic final signal from the public clock sounds for half-time, the referee immediately realises that the first half ended 1 minute too early. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.3)

WHITE 11 takes a shot on goal. Goalkeeper BLACK 1 catches the ball – just when the final signal from the public clock sounds. The referees point out to the timekeeper that 30 seconds remain in the second half of the game. All the players are still on the playing court. How should the game be restarted?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.4)

WHITE team is going to execute a free throw after the final whistle. First WHITE 3 and then WHITE 4 leave the court to be replaced by first WHITE 5 and then WHITE 6, who enter the court. Which of the following statements are correct?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.5)

A free throw for BLACK team is taken as a direct shot on goal just before the end of the match. The automatic final signal from the public clock sounds just before the ball enters the goal. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.6)

Shortly before the end of the match BLACK 2 receives the ball at the goal-area line of WHITE team and has a clear chance of scoring. He tries to score but is prevented by a foul. Before the ball leaves the hand of BLACK 2, the automatic final signal from the public clock sounds. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.7)

Shortly before the end of the first half, a 7-metre throw for WHITE team has not yet been executed. The 7-metre throw of WHITE 9 hits the crossbar, then the back of the goalkeeper, who is standing approximately 3 metres in front of his goal, and then the ball enters the goal. The automatic final signal from the public clock sounds, when the ball is flying from the crossbar to the goalkeeper’s back. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.8)

After the end of the playing time, a 7-metre throw is still to be executed. The referees wait for the immediate result of the throw. Which referee should then end the game?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.9)

When does the match begin?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.10)

For a 7-metre throwing, who decides which goal should be used?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.11)

A free throw for BLACK team is to be executed after the final signal. Before the execution of the free throw, WHITE 8 and WHITE 9 leave the court at the same time. They are replaced first by WHITE 10 and immediately afterwards by WHITE 11. Which of the following statements are correct?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.12)

Just before the end of the first half, WHITE 7 assaults BLACK 5 and destroys a clear chance of scoring. The automatic final signal sounds before the referees have time to whistle. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.13)

Up until when can the referees disallow a goal which has been awarded?

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2.14)

The referees have just awarded a throw-in for WHITE team. At the same time the responsible team official from WHITE team requests a team time-out. Which of the following statements are correct?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.15)

In which of the following situations is a time-out obligatory?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.16)

WHITE 9 shoots on goal. Goalkeeper BLACK 12 catches the ball. At the same time the timekeeper whistles to end the game. The referees point out to the timekeeper that there is 30 seconds left of the second half. All the players have remained on the court. How should the game be restarted?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.17)

After the regular playing time has ended with the result 20:20, the game must be continued until a winner has been determined. Correct decision?

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2.18)

In which of the following situations is a time-out obligatory?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.19)

Who is not allowed to participate in the 7-metre throwing, when a game is still tied after overtime?

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2.20)

Five seconds before the end of the game, goalkeeper WHITE 12 stops a shot. The ball hits the ceiling above the goal area. The automatic final signal sounds immediately before the throw-in is executed by BLACK team. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.21)

BLACK 8 has already received a warning. During a team time-out he sits on the bench and comments on the referees in an unsportsmanlike manner. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.22)

Who is entitled to participate in a tie-breaker through 7-metre throws?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.23)

A free throw has still to be executed after the automatic final signal from the public clock. BLACK 9 takes up a correct position and shoots on the goal of WHITE team. When the ball leaves the hand of BLACK 9, there is a whistle signal from the timekeeper. The ball goes into the goal, as goalkeeper WHITE 1 had no chance. The timekeeper informs the referees that WHITE 7, who was on the court in defence during the free throw, had entered the court to substitute WHITE 6, just before the free throw was executed. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

2.24)

The game is still tied after overtime, and the regulations require a decision through 7-metre throws. WHITE 7 was given a 2-minute suspension after nine minutes in the last overtime period. He is nominated by the responsible team official to participate in the 7-metre throwing. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · single answer

2.25)

When is a time-out mandatory?

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2.26)

Just before the end of the first half, WHITE 7 commits an assault against BLACK 5, who thus misses a clear chance of scoring. The automatic signal from the public clock sounds before the referees have time to whistle. Correct decision?

Rule 2 — Playing Time, Final Signal and Time-Out · select all that apply

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