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Old Thu Dec 19, 2002, 10:44am
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If a shot hits the backboard, but is still rising when it is blocked by a defender, then it is not a goaltending violation. Per rule 4-20-22, goaltending can only occur when "the ball is in downward flight".

A player could commit basket interference after the ball hits the backboard, but while it is still rising. This would happen if the ball were touched while in the cylinder.
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