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Originally posted by Mark Padgett
OK - I admit this really didn't happen in one of my games, but it almost happened in the NBA Sacramento - Memphis game last night. I'm looking for an interpretation under NF rules, however.
Scenario 1) A1 drives for layup. B1 commits foul in the act of A1 shooting. The ball goes straight up off A1's hand and obviously is not going into the basket. While he is still in the air, A1 bats the ball into the basket. Count the goal?
Scenario 2) Same situation except that instead of A1 batting the ball into the basket, it comes down on his shoulder and bounces into the basket while he is still in the air. Count the goal?
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The pertinent rule is NFHS4-40-4. The try ends when it is certain it will be unsuccessful. In Scenario 1, the initial try is unsuccessful as soon as A1 touched it the second time. In scenario 2, the initial try is unsuccessful as soon as it touched the shooter's shoulder.