Dead Ball Contact

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by rbruno

I've had this happen as we all have. Tend to call a shooting foul which is probably incorrect as the airborne shooter has returned to the floor. I guess the question is how long does the ball remain dead after the ball goes through the hoop and exactly when does the contact occur. Could you make the case that after the ball fully goes through it is now at the disposal of the opposing team and is now "live"? if so the contact would be a common foul similar to when a jump shooter shoots and misses but is fouled after he/she returns to the floor. All I know is the explanation to the offended coach will be interesting.

All "At the disposal" means is that it is available for them to take it out of bounds and start the throw-in. When that happens, that is the only time we should start a count. Going throw the basket at that moment, is not it. Even if they catch it out of the net, I would still give them a chance to take the ball out of bounds. It does not mean they have to be, but give them a reasonable chance to take the ball out of bounds, then start your count. If they walk away from it and could have had time to do so, then start your count.

Peace