Dumb 3 point question

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by OldCoachNewRef
Could the attempt be goal tended by the defense "after" it hits the floor?

So the answer is yes, it may be goal tended. Basket Interference may be called if ball is in the cylinder or on the rim just like any pass or shot attempt.

That is really not true. Goaltending is different from basket interference to begin with.

Goaltending deals with three things.

1. Ball having a chance to go in.
2. Ball completely above the cylinder
3. Ball on its downward flight.

You cannot have goaltending on plays that are not a shot.

Now you could have basket interference if all the situations take place as listed under 4-6. Most of these involve either touching the net or cylinder while the ball is in the imaginary cylinder. Of course there are a couple of other situations, but goaltending and basket interference is not the same thing.

Peace