In or Out

glind13 · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Feb 14, 2004, 10:34pm

Probably very simple question for you guys but I have ran into some confussion this year with a few people. Is the side of the backboard in or out of bounds on a square backboard?

Damian · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Feb 14, 2004, 10:41pm

The only part that is out is the back of the backboard and of course any supporting pieces. Sides, top, and bottom are in.

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Feb 14, 2004, 10:42pm

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Originally posted by glind13
Probably very simple question for you guys but I have ran into some confussion this year with a few people. Is the side of the backboard in or out of bounds on a square backboard?

Inbounds.

glind13 · #4 (**permalink**) Sat Feb 14, 2004, 10:46pm

Great, Thanks for the help. I new that it was in but I have a couple of people that continue to tell me that it is out and I was starting to believe it.

firedoc · #5 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 15, 2004, 01:57pm

Of course, there is no such thing as a square backboard...only a rectangular one (or fan shaped).

footlocker · #6 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 15, 2004, 03:43pm

if a ball goes over the top of a rectangular backboard, its out. I thought that the rules state that if it goes over the top of a fan-shaped backboard the ball is still in. Anyone have the rule on this?

Bart Tyson · #7 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 15, 2004, 03:51pm

footlocker, you are correct.

mick · #8 (**permalink**) Sun Feb 15, 2004, 03:56pm

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Originally posted by Bart Tyson
footlocker, you are correct.

Bart Tyson, you are correct.