Another striking the backboard question

[ranjo]

Had this happen in a high flying JV boys contest last night. White goes in for a lay-up and Green following on the play strikes the backboard while attempting to block the shot causing the backboard to sway. The ball bounces on the rim while the backboard is still moving and then falls off. Partner in trail (2 person) blows whistle and awards basket. I question him briefly on what he saw and decide to continue play as there seems to be no objection from either bench.

At halftime we pull out the casebook and go to 10.3.5 which gives an example of what happens if the ball goes in, and another example of a player pulling on the net and the ball not going in, but nothing that directly described our play. The comment given in the section states that the purpose of the rule is penalize intentional contact while a shot or try is involved. In our play, this was not the case, nor was an attempt to draw attention to the player or a venting of frustration. It also does not meet any of the criteria for basket interference.

I feel it was handled correctly and did not warrant a T, but cannot find rules justification to back it up.

Your comments please -