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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
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Originally posted by Chuck
There is no way logically to take that and read it as (1) applies only to the offensive player simply b/c (2) only applies to the offensive player.
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There's no way to logically not take it that way imo.
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I very respectfully submit that is b/c you've never taught a logic class. The two statements have no logical connection,
as written. If you're trying to judge the intent of the rules committee in your interpretation, that's a whole different kettle of fish. But
as written all it says is you can maintain contact if it starts outside the cylinder and also that dunking is legal.
Suppose I said, "Dan and Woody may each have a piece of fruit, and Woody may have an orange." By your interpretation, you'd have to conclude that Dan's not allowed to have an orange. But really, that doesn't follow at all. All I've said is that you can each have some fruit, and I've clarified that you're allowed to eat the orange.
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The rule EXCEPTION of R4-6 can't apply because it's not a try- therefore it ain't a dunk attempt.
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, there Tex!! Where in the world does a try fit in here? There's nothing anywhere in 4-6 -- including the EXCEPTION -- that mentions a try. Maybe this is the root of your whole misunderstanding. This rule and its exception never require that they be applied during a try.