I have looked at the FIBA Rules Book and Casebook and cannot find any rule or casebook play that prohibits the shooter from being the first player to touch that ball after shooting an airball. Maybe Mark Padgett can come to my aid on this play.
MTD, Sr.
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Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
Trumbull Co. (Warren, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Wood Co. (Bowling Green, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Ohio Assn. of Basketball Officials
International Assn. of Approved Bkb. Officials
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Toledo, Ohio
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