Under FIBA’s 2026 basketball rules, which statement is correct?
AA team must take a shot within 8 seconds of possession.
BA player is still active in play when standing on the sideline.
CAn offensive player is always allowed to remain in the opponents’ restricted area for five seconds while the team controls a live ball in the frontcourt and the game clock is running.
DA dribble is considered over when both hands touch the ball at once.Correct answer
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D. A dribble is considered over when both hands touch the ball at once.
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Simultaneous contact with both hands ends a dribble. Ending it is legal; restarting is restricted by Article 24.2. Eight seconds concerns advancing to the frontcourt, while stepping on a sideline puts a player out of bounds.
