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Originally Posted by Rob1968
We're presently in our state AAU tourney. A fellow official asked me about this last night. I gave him my opinion, and told him I'd get it on a forum to get some more input:
As A1 is in the act of shooting, B1 leaps and hits the backboard with both hands/fists. The shot is successful.
The covering official counts the goal, and T's the defender.
Thoughts? My friend said he found no direct Casebook or statement that specifically applies.
Thanks.
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The official has the judge if the hitting the backboard act was a legitimate attempt the block the shot, even if it's a poor attempt.
To me, the slapping the backboard T will call itself. You'll know it when you see it and you'll grab that call, even if it's a split-second late. Slapping the other side of the backboard from where the shot originates is suspect, as is a profane slap when the ball isn't in the air yet.
I'd say about a third of my games each year have play above the rim and not once have I ever had to call this. I've seen it called once 12 years ago, and once ~ 7 years ago.