Continous Motion

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

When does the Try begin?

NFHS 4-41: A player is trying for goal when the player has the ball and in the official’s judgment is throwing or attempting to throw for goal. It is not essential that the ball leave the player’s hand as a foul could prevent release of the ball. The try starts when the player begins the motion which habitually precedes the release of the ball.

Note: I like Raymond's NCAA citation that tells us what is part of the shooting motion (raising the ball with the hand(s) and or arm(s) to shoot a layup or jump shot) and what isn't part of the shooting motion (picking up the dribble, catching (gathering) the ball, or advancing on the court with one or both feet).