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Originally Posted by jref
If ball is above rim and the defense slaps backboard is this BI and a technical foul.
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4. SLAPPING THE BACKBOARD.
The incidents of players slapping the
backboard are increasing throughout the country. The rules specify that
“intentionally slapping or striking the backboard” is a technical foul (10-3-5). The
spirit and intent of that rule is to penalize a player for drawing attention to
him/herself or as a means of venting frustration. A player who strikes the
backboard in a legitimate attempt to block a try for goal should not be penalized.
Basket interference cannot be ruled in either of the above situations. Basket
interference only occurs if the ball is interfered with while in the cylinder above
the basket ring or by touching either the ball or any part of the basket while the
ball is on or within the basket (4-6).