Help with Part I question

[JoeT]

Ok, I'm really not looking for a test answer here - I just don't understand the question entirely!

On the part I (NFHS) test, it asks:
(T/F)It is a technical foul if a player strikes the backboard while a try is in flight.

Rule 10-3-6b states:
A player shall not... While a try or tap is in flight or is touching the backboard or is in the basket or in the cylinder above the basket, intentionally slap or strike the backboard or cause the ring to vibrate.

The word "intentionally" seems to me to be the key here. Since the backboard could be slapped (legally) inadvertantly by a defender trying for a block, I would answer "false." Am I reading too much (or too little) into the question??

Thanks!

Joe

[Edited by JoeT on Oct 12th, 2000 at 01:05 PM]