This is yet another possible explanation for these strange three second calls on rebounds. I know that many refs get confused as to what constitues a shot attempt (espcially with NCAA shot clock rules), and many of my players can't hit the broadside of a barn! We have airballs and hard off the backboard shots far too frequently. Good discussion, as usual.

Hawk, you're probably right.

If memory serves you coach MS, so the caliber of official is not going to be very consistant.

The best thing that can happen is for local associations to cover these misunderstood rules every year for the rooks and stubborn vets.

Just a samll clarification - the count would not restart unless the offensive team regained control.

Brian is correct that if the official judges it a shot, it's a shot whether it hits anything or not.

Both feet?
 

In regards to the 3 second rule, do you have to have both feet out of the paint or just one? thanks.

weewok

Re: Both feet
 

weewok,
During a three-second count, the count, <i>by rule</i>, proceeds until both feet are returned to and <u>have touched</u>, the unrestricted area (outside the lane), and not merely outside the plane of the lane.
mick

Damn, mick.
 

Both.

The best advise I ever heard regarding the 3 sec call was never blow the whistle until you take a look at where the ball is and what it's status is. If the act of shooting has begun forget it!