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Originally posted by Snaqwells
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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by Snaqwells
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In this case, an absence of specific mention indicate that it's legal.
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You got me confused on this one, Snaqs. In this case, it is specifically mentioned in NFHS rule 4-4-5, as posted above. That rule states that the edges of a back board are treated as being in bounds. [/B]
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Sorry, JR.
I was referring more to jdmara's objection that he couldn't find anything directly stating "the bottom" of the backboard. You are correct regarding the "edges," obviously. However, it seems jdmara was looking for something along the lines of "if the ball hits the bottom of the backboard, it is not a violation."
It's like saying, "If a player takes more than one step between dribbles, it's not a violation." You don't need the wording because the travel rule doesn't prohibit it; but I believe it is might be there somewhere as a note or something.
Adam [/B][/QUOTE]Ah, I see now where the confusion mighta come in. Any rectangle has 4 edges-- the top,
bottom, and two sides. I just kinda assumed that everyone knew that, and I think that the FED assumed the same thing when they wrote 4-4-5. The purpose and intent anyway of 4-4-5 is to say that we treat the top, bottom and both sides (but not the
back side
) of the backboard as being inbounds.I think that rule might cover jdmara's concern.