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Originally Posted by rhhudson
I ref in a rec league with some very athletic players. A rule in the league call for a tech for slapping the backboard. This is a tough call. This happens sometimes when going up to block the shot. I do award the basket if contact with the backboard disrupts a shot attempt from going in the basket. Obviously I should be abidding by the league rules or talk to the commissioner about it, but I just think it is a tough rule to enforce. Thoughts and comments.
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If the league wants it called that tightly, call it that tightly. The players will adjust.
NFHS rules allow for a player blocking a shot (or trying to) to hit the backboard without penalty. However, if your league wants it called differently....