Question

1. Mention any three occasions when the ball is considered dead.

2. Differentiate between a Cut-in and a Throw in.

3. Differentiate between a Foul and a Violation.

Answer 1

1. The occasions when a ball becomes dead during play are: 

(1) Blocking 

(2) Holding 

(3) Double foul 

(4) Disqualification of player. 

2. There are a number of different types of cuts that can be made in addition to making the correct moves in running a specific play or set motion offense, and in addition to setting and cutting around screens. In throw in, the player must not carry the ball onto the court and release it within 5 seconds. By throw in, you cannot basket the ball directly without being touched by anyone on the court. 

3. Generally fouls are related to personal physical contact, while violations are not. Violations are more related to the ball or court. 

Ex: Fouls are hitting, pushing, slapping and holding whereas violation are 3 second rule, 5 second rule, etc.