Ball lodged...or is it?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Basket interference.

The brace is part of the basket.

1-10-1: Basket: Each basket must consist of a single metal ring, 18 inches in inside diameter, its flange and braces, and a white-cord 12-mesh net, 15 to 18 inches in length, suspended from beneath the ring.

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.

If the ball is lodged, it's not "ON" the basket.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

If the ball is lodged, it's not "ON" the basket.

Semantics. Maybe you're right?

On: Preposition
- used as a function word to indicate position in contact with and supported by the top surface of
- used as a function word to indicate position in or in contact with an outer surface
- used as a function word to indicate position in close proximity with
- used as a function word to indicate the location of something
- used as a function word to indicate a source of attachment or support

On: Adverb
- in or into a position of contact with an upper surface especially so as to be positioned for use or operation
- in or into a position of being attached to or covering a surface