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[BillyMac]

Is a backcourt pass that hits the opponent's basket ring treated the same as a backcourt pass that hits the opponent's backboard?

Happened last night but luckily a second player got the deflected ball, not the passer, but the play still came up in a post game discussion.

Casebook talks about a ball striking the opponent's backboard being treated the same as if the ball touched the floor (possible illegal double dribble), but the casebook doesn't talk about basket rings.

Purpose and intent?

Is the net part of the basket for this purpose?

[BillyMac]

4.15.1 SITUATION C: A1 attempts a pass to A2 during pressing action in A’s backcourt. The ball hits B’s backboard and deflects directly back to A1 who catches the ball and: (a) passes the ball to A2; or (b) starts a dribble. RULING: The pass against B’s backboard was the start of a dribble which ended when A1 caught the ball. In (a), the pass is legal action. In (b), it is a violation for a second dribble. (4-4-5; 9-5)

4.15.4 SITUATION C: After dribbling and coming to a stop, A1 throws the ball: (a) against the opponent’s backboard and catches the rebound; (b) against an official, immediately recovers the ball and dribbles again; or (c) against his/her own backboard in an attempt to score (try), catches the rebound and dribbles again. RULING: A1 has violated in both (a) and (b). Throwing the ball against the opponent’s backboard or an official constitutes another dribble, provided A1 is first to touch the ball after it strikes the official or the board. In (c), the action is legal. Once the ball is released on the try, there is no player or team control, therefore, A1 can recover the rebound and begin a dribble.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

BillyMac:

I your Play. I have never thought of such a Situation. I will have to do some thinking and research.

MTD, Sr.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I will have to do some thinking and research.

I look forward to this.

Please don't leave me hanging.