Ball does not pass thru net

[bucky]

Is there a specific case play or rule with wording describing this? There are descriptions of hands being allowed to do that in the act of dunking. Heads aren't?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by bucky

Is there a specific case play or rule with wording describing this? There are descriptions of hands being allowed to do that in the act of dunking. Heads aren't?

Hands are allowed to be in contact with the ball during a dunk, prior to the ball’s release, in the imaginary cylinder above the basket, not contact the ball while it is within the basket.

[bucky]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Hands are allowed to be in contact with the ball during a dunk, prior to the ball’s release, in the imaginary cylinder above the basket, not contact the ball while it is within the basket.

Hmm, I have seen plenty of dunks whereby the dunker makes contact with the ball with their arms while the ball is in the net. Player dunks, releases the ball, has a hold of the rim, and in following through, there is body/arm contact with the ball as it is passing through the net. Never seen BI called. I think this is one of the rules that is simply never called. Maybe someone has video of it being called that they can share.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bucky

Hmm, I have seen plenty of dunks whereby the dunker makes contact with the ball with their arms while the ball is in the net. Player dunks, releases the ball, has a hold of the rim, and in following through, there is body/arm contact with the ball as it is passing through the net.

4-6 Exception: ... if a player has his/her hand legally in
contact with the ball, it is not a violation if such contact (touches the ball) with the ball
continues after it enters the imaginary cylinder or if in such action, the
player touches the basket. Dunking or stuffing is legal and is not basket
interference.

[bucky]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

4-6 Exception: ... if a player has his/her hand legally in
contact with the ball, it is not a violation if such contact (touches the ball) with the ball
continues after it enters the imaginary cylinder or if in such action, the
player touches the basket. Dunking or stuffing is legal and is not basket
interference.

Exactly, I knew that which is why I do not understand the idea of BI when it hits a dunker's head. Are they saying that touching is only allowed by the hands and no other body part?

If yes, then why isn't BI called more often when the dunker makes contact, with the arms or other body part, with the ball while it is in the net?

If no, then why is BI suggested (Cameron/Nevada) when it hits the dunker's head as the ball is in the net?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bucky

If yes, then why isn't BI called more often when the dunker makes contact, with the arms or other body part, with the ball while it is in the net? If no, then why is BI suggested (Cameron/Nevada) it hits the dunker's head as the ball is in the net?

May I suggest purpose and intent and the difference between defensive basket interference and offensive basket interference, and the advantage/disadvantage of such actions that "help" the ball go into and through the basket, or to not go into and through the basket?

That's the best I got. Maybe others can offer more?

[bucky]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

May I suggest purpose and intent and the difference between defensive basket interference and offensive basket interference, and the advantage/disadvantage of such actions that "help" the ball go into and through the basket, or to not go into and through the basket?

That's the best I got. Maybe others can offer more?

I considered some of that however the ball hitting the head and the ball going up and out of the basket does not help the offense. There is no advantage there for the offense. It is the opposite and completely unintentional and negates a basket.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by bucky

Exactly, I knew that which is why I do not understand the idea of BI when it hits a dunker's head. Are they saying that touching is only allowed by the hands and no other body part?

If yes, then why isn't BI called more often when the dunker makes contact, with the arms or other body part, with the ball while it is in the net?

If no, then why is BI suggested (Cameron/Nevada) when it hits the dunker's head as the ball is in the net?

What does the text of the rule say?

4-6-1: “Basket interference occurs when a player:...Touches the ball or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is on or within either basket.”

Does the action you describe meet the conditions of this rule?

All you have to do is read the plain language of the rule and apply it.

[bucky]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

What does the text of the rule say?

4-6-1: “Basket interference occurs when a player:...Touches the ball or any part of the basket (including the net) while the ball is on or within either basket.”

Does the action you describe meet the conditions of this rule?

All you have to do is read the plain language of the rule and apply it.

I presume that you are teasing. I have already given examples where BI was not called. Also, nobody calls all the rules as they are written so it is not that simple. You know that too.