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Originally posted by tjksail
This definition, at http://www.hickoksports.com/glossary...ml#goaltending
is the way I was taught.
"goaltending
Interfering with a shot while it is on its downward flight toward the basket, while it is on its upward flight toward the basket after having touched the backboard, or while it is in the cylinder above the rim. If committed by a defensive player, the shot counts. If committed by an offense player, it is a violation and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in."
I'am sure you are right, but can you please explain what is wrong with this def.? Thanks
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They combined goaltending and basket interference.
The rule for goaltending is as follows.
Goaltending occurs when a player touches the ball during a try or tap when:
a. The ball is in downwards flight.
b. The entire ball is above rim level.
c. The ball has a possibilty of going in the basket.
d. The ball IS NOT touching an imaginary cylinder that has the basket ring as it's lower base.
a, b, and c are goaltending while d is basket interference if the ball is touched in or above the cylinder.