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					Originally Posted by SmokeEater  and the ball can not be in contact with the rim when it is touched. | 
	
 Not at all. Once the ball has touched the ring it is playable by everybody. 
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		| 31.2.3 The goal tending restrictions apply until: • The ball no longer has the possibility of entering the basket during the shot.
 • The ball has touched the ring.
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 However
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		| 31.2.4 Interference occurs during a shot for a field goal when: • A player touches the basket or the backboard while the ball is in contact with the ring.
 • A player reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball. This is valid also on a pass and also after the ball has touched the ring.
 • A defensive player touches the ball or the basket while the ball is within the basket and it prevents the ball from passing through the basket.
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