I'd be interested to see if you can find rule book support for that position (my book is at home). I'd also be surprised. It is not our arm going up that determines whether it counts for three or just two. The key, I believe, is whether the offensive player himself caused the ball to go from his hands directly into the basket. If he did so from beyond the 3-point arc, it's three points. That takes the "guesswork", and potential arguments, out of some situations and the need to decide whether it was an unusual-looking shot or a pass---in other words, it doesn't matter. Think of all those last-second "shots" from the length of the court we've seen on the highlight clips: baseball type of throw, usually seen in a long pass situation, but always counted for three if it goes in. But, like I said, I've been wrong before. Just show me the rule book interpretation, and I'll be a believer.
[This message has been edited by Todd VandenAkker (edited April 18, 2000).]
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