The FIBA Rules state:
16.2.2. If a player
accidentally scores a field goal in his team’s basket, the goal counts 2 points and shall be recorded as having been scored by the captain of the opposing team on the playing court
16.2.3. If a player
deliberately scores a field goal in his team’s basket, it is a violation and the goal does not count.
So how to interpret
Deliberately. I looked in the FIBA official interpretations. There is no example covering this point.
If a ball is knocked in during rebounding or a pass is deflected in the basket then this can easily be seen as an accidental field goal and counts.
Clearly should count
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8QhF5SKVFo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6SA4v719lM
But what if a player deliberately puts the ball in the basket. They forgot which basket they should be putting the ball in.
- Is this a deliberate action that is mistaken?
- or an accidental action since the player was confused ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aj-omMYoTo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRTqml_hL_c
Does 16.2.2 or 16.2.3 apply and why ?
What is the correct ruling in NBA ?