In the event of a dropped-ball restart, which of the following is true regarding the prior situation?

The game is restarted at the location where the ball was when play was halted, which highlights the principle that a dropped-ball restart reflects the point of interruption in play. This means that the referee will position the ball at the exact spot on the field where it was located at the time the situation occurred, ensuring fairness in the restart.

The dropped-ball restart is typically used in circumstances where play has been stopped for reasons such as injury or interference that does not result from a foul. By placing the ball where it was last played, it provides an opportunity to resume the game under circumstances as close as possible to how it was just before the interruption took place.

Other scenarios, such as involving possession or consulting with teams, do not apply in this context. The nature of a dropped-ball is specifically to resume play without assigning possession to one team or the other, hence prevailing before retracing to the exact spot on the field is crucial in maintaining the flow and integrity of the game.