NCAA Division III (D3) Rules Practice Test

What is the proper procedure for substitutes entering during a live-ball situation?

Substitutes should wait for a dead-ball moment or stoppage before entering to avoid confusion and ensure safety. Substitutes may enter immediately during live play if near the bench. Substitutes must enter only at timeouts. Substitutes are not allowed to enter the game.

Correct Answer:

Substitutes should wait for a dead-ball moment or stoppage before entering to avoid confusion and ensure safety.

Explanation:

Substitutions are allowed only when the ball is dead or play is stopped. This keeps the game orderly and safe, preventing players from stepping onto the floor into active action and avoiding confusion about who’s in the game. When a substitute is ready, they report to the scorer’s table, the official checks and grants permission, and the player enters from the designated substitution area as the ball becomes live again. Entering during live play is not permitted, and substitutions aren’t limited to timeouts or banished entirely.

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