Punch Ball ???
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Originally Posted by Upward ref
My smart alecky side always makes me ask "what other rules should I ignore ,and why ?"
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The reason I was given was the intent and purpose of the rule. I guess that back when they had jump balls after every basket, some players would try to punch the ball to prevent their opponents from rebounding the ball. With players nearby, a punch was considered dangerous. Agree, but I wish I was told that twenty-nine years ago when I first learned the rules. We'll have to get Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. in here to confirm this nineteenth century interpretation
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