End of Quarter

[WhistlesAndStripes]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Is a "player" a "team member" during intermission? Is Intermission between quarters or only at halftime? What happens when a "team member" commits a T during intermission?

A "player" is always a "team member" during the game. I think the differentiation you are looking for is, is he a "player", or is he "bench personnel"?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

A "player" is always a "team member" during the game. I think the differentiation you are looking for is, is he a "player", or is he "bench personnel"?

Correct. I apologize.

I also agree that the whole "airborne shooter" issue is the determining factor.

After all, if he committed a personal foul, or was fouled while in the air but after the horn had sounded, we'd treat that as being part of the third quarter.

I don't see this as any different.

now, if the shot went in, the horn sounded and THEN someone jumped up in celebration and grabbed the rim, it would be part of the fourth quarter.

[JRutledge]

I think this is just a hole in the rule. There does not appear to be a specific interpretation that covers this, so it is up to each officials to decide what to do at this point.

I would not call a T where I would consider the player bench personnel as that might cause other issues if that is the result. Just keep it simple and give a T to the player as if it took place during the playing time. Now if they change the rule or interpretation to make it clear, then I will likely do that, but it better be obvious as well.

Peace