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In high school (NFHS) basketball, when does a team start shooting two bonus free throws?

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  1. On the 5th team foul in a quarter
  2. On the 7th team foul in a half
  3. On the 10th team foul in a half

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  1. NFHS: Free throw procedures and foul administration amended in 2023-24 high school basketball rules changes nfhs.org/stories/free-throw-procedures-and-foul-administration-amended-in-2023-24-high-school-basketball-rules-changes Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. 2025-26 NCAA/NFHS Major Basketball Rules Differences ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/rules/common/2025-26PRXBB_MajorRulesDifferences.pdf Checked 2026-10-12.

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