Crossword Puzzle: Updated Basketball Rules

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  1. 3. In late-game situations, a poor frontcourt throw-in that goes to the backcourt can be a violation if last touched by offense.
  2. 6. Intentional fouls to stop a fast break result in two free throws and the ball
  3. 7. On throw-ins, the shot clock starts when a player touches the ball on court
  4. 9. A defender who jumps straight up within their cylinder is legal
  5. 10. Screeners must be stationary and give the defender time/space
  6. 12. A marked arc farther than the 3-point line counts as 4 points (for special events).
  7. 13. Coaches must stay within the coach’s box; excessive arguing = technical foul
  8. 14. Any sustained hand/forearm contact on a ball handler is a foul
  9. 17. First flop is a warning; second is a technical foul.
  10. 18. A ball-handler closely guarded must pass, shoot, or dribble within 5 seconds anywhere in the frontcourt.
  11. 19. Any bleeding player must be subbed immediately; may return after treatment
  12. 20. A defender inside the restricted arc cannot draw a charging foul.
  13. 21. Officials judge fast-break/contact fouls using criteria
  14. 22. Holding cutters, jersey grabbing, and bumping away from the ball are called tighter.
  15. 23. Teams track assists, screens, and defensive stops—not only points.
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  1. 1. If a player is checked for possible concussion or injury, the team gets a temporary substitute without penalty
  2. 2. All players must play at least one full quarter (or a set number of minutes)
  3. 4. Table officials may help review timing, shot value (2 vs 3), and end-period releases.
  4. 5. If the offense gets a rebound after a missed shot, the shot clock resets to 14 seconds instead of 24.
  5. 6. Officials now recognize the gather step before the two legal steps on drives
  6. 8. - Extra focus on calling hand-checking, holding, and illegal screens
  7. 11. Each team may challenge one referee call (foul, out-of-bounds, or goaltending). If correct, they keep the challenge
  8. 15. In the last 2 minutes, the team may inbound from the frontcourt after a timeout.
  9. 16. Jump balls are minimized; possession arrow is strictly followed.