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Originally Posted by BillyMac
Was he slapping, tipping, or tapping the ball back onto the court? One can slap, tip, or tap with intent and direction ...
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Reminds me of ancient times, before a tip, or a tap, was considered to be a try for goal. Officials had to decide how much control (holding) was involved to decide between an in the act of shooting (try) foul, or a common foul.
Player could be fouled on a tip or tap that missed and get no free throws (before the bonus, his team gets the ball), or a one and one (no double bonus back then).
If I recall correctly, if a player was fouled before the ball was in flight after tipping or tapping, the ball became dead immediately and a basket could not be scored.
Maybe the best rule change ever.
Am I right Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.?