Thread: 3-Point Shot
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Old Fri Jul 16, 2004, 11:01am
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Originally posted by Snaqwells
If there were a rule that allowed for a two point free throw, say, if the shooter shot it with her eyes closed, then we would signal a touchdown to signify the extra point.
And if dogs had wings, then I'd be king. The fact is there is no such rule, so your contention is moot. We have no way of knowing how such a situation would actually be indicated. We might indicate with the touchdown signal, or they might reserve the touchdown signal for a 3-point shot and invent a new signal.

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How many points is a live action (with defense fully engaged) basket worth if the official does not signal anything? Two. If we give the signal, then it's worth the extra point. Therefore, the signal is worth one point.
I just disagree. The official signals nothing when the basket is worth 2 points, but the official also signals nothing when the basket is worth 1 point. The fact is that when the arms go up, 3 points go on the board. The less convoluted conclusion is that the signal is worth 3 points.
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