Which of the following statements about basketball rules and skills is/are correct?
1) A team gaining ball possession must attempt a shot within 24 seconds, or it results in a shot clock violation.
2) A disqualification foul is awarded only when a player accumulates five personal fouls.
3) Reverse spin dribble is a defensive maneuver used exclusively for ball interception.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only 1 is Correct.
Statement 1 is correct. The 24-second shot clock rule strictly requires a team to attempt a field goal that hits the rim within that duration after gaining possession.
Statement 2 is incorrect. A disqualifying foul is a severe penalty for extreme unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in immediate ejection regardless of a player's foul count. Accumulating five personal fouls (six in the NBA) leads to standard fouling out.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The reverse spin dribble is an offensive ball-handling skill used to shield the ball from defenders, not a defensive interception tactic.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.