Thu Mar 01, 2018, 09:46am
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Courageous When Prudent
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posts: 14,843
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HokiePaul
I just learned something new - maybe.
I saw this and immediately thought it a technical foul (at least under HS rules) but when I just looked at the rule again (granted I only have an older version with me), the rule that prohibits grasping either basket except to prevent injury only applies to bench personnel?
The player technical rule only prohibits placing a hand on the backboard or ring to gain an advantage.
So it would seem that pulling up on the net to gain an advantage is not illegal? - I feel like I'm missing something here.
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Rule 10 Section 4 PLAYER TECHNICAL
ART. 3
A player shall not:
Grasp either basket at any time during the game except to prevent injury; dunk or stuff, or attempt to dunk or stuff a dead ball.
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