Top of backboard

RookieDude

Originally posted by Grail

Originally posted by SamIAm
When it goes over the backboard.
The top of the backboard is not OOB. However sometimes the ball contacts part of the basket/backboard support structure near the top and is OOB due to that contact. Same contact can happen with a shot clock mounted near the top of the backboard.

Unless it is a Fan-Shaped backboard. The top of that board is OOB.

So you are the official that has been telling coaches these "facts" all along? 😀

SamIAm

Originally posted by Grail

Originally posted by SamIAm
When it goes over the backboard.
The top of the backboard is not OOB. However sometimes the ball contacts part of the basket/backboard support structure near the top and is OOB due to that contact. Same contact can happen with a shot clock mounted near the top of the backboard.

Unless it is a Fan-Shaped backboard. The top of that board is OOB.

You are correct that my post does not apply to a fan-shaped backboard. I am replying to this post that specifically mentions a rectangular backboard. In addition I am replying to the poster who pointed out he is aware the ball cannot go over the top of the backboard.

As others have posted, you are incorrect about a fan shaped backboard. The top of the that backboard is not OOB.

Rick82358

Sam, That last response really cleared it up????
I do not have my book here but this is the best way to describe it I can think of
Rectangular backboard - if the ball rolls along the top of the back board and does not come in contact with any any support or timing device mounted on the back board and falls either down on the rim side of the board and or either end to the right or left of the basket it is NOT OOB, and remains a live ball.
If the ball comes incontact with a recessed timeing device - or support structure on the top of the back board or goes over the back board (rectangular) it is OOB and becomes a dead ball.

Nevadaref

Originally posted by Rick82358
Sam, That last response really cleared it up????
I do not have my book here but this is the best way to describe it I can think of
Rectangular backboard - if the ball rolls along the top of the back board and does not come in contact with any any support or timing device mounted on the back board and falls either down on the rim side of the board and or either end to the right or left of the basket it is NOT OOB, and remains a live ball.
If the ball comes incontact with a recessed timeing device - or support structure on the top of the back board or goes over the back board (rectangular) it is OOB and becomes a dead ball.

Assuming that it came from the front side in the first place, right? What if it came from the back side? 😉

Rick82358

There is always one in the crowd.
Thanks for the clarification.

IREFU2

Originally posted by Grail

Originally posted by SamIAm
When it goes over the backboard.
The top of the backboard is not OOB. However sometimes the ball contacts part of the basket/backboard support structure near the top and is OOB due to that contact. Same contact can happen with a shot clock mounted near the top of the backboard.

Unless it is a Fan-Shaped backboard. The top of that board is OOB.

That is an incorrect statement, the ball can role along the top of a rectangular backboard and still be in bounds. The top is not OOB.

Nevadaref

Originally posted by IREFU2

Originally posted by Grail

Originally posted by SamIAm
When it goes over the backboard.
The top of the backboard is not OOB. However sometimes the ball contacts part of the basket/backboard support structure near the top and is OOB due to that contact. Same contact can happen with a shot clock mounted near the top of the backboard.

Unless it is a Fan-Shaped backboard. The top of that board is OOB.

That is an incorrect statement, the ball can role along the top of a rectangular backboard and still be in bounds. The top is not OOB.

Reading comprehension = 0/1
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Back In The Saddle

Originally posted by Grail

Originally posted by SamIAm
When it goes over the backboard.
The top of the backboard is not OOB. However sometimes the ball contacts part of the basket/backboard support structure near the top and is OOB due to that contact. Same contact can happen with a shot clock mounted near the top of the backboard.

Unless it is a Fan-Shaped backboard. The top of that board is OOB.

The difference between fan-shaped and rectangular backboards (aside from the shape, obviously) is that the ball is not OOB if it passes over a fan-shaped backboard.

I have yet to find any reason for this rule, BTW. Does anybody know why this difference exists?

Jurassic Referee

Originally posted by Back In The Saddle

Originally posted by Grail

Originally posted by SamIAm
When it goes over the backboard.
The top of the backboard is not OOB. However sometimes the ball contacts part of the basket/backboard support structure near the top and is OOB due to that contact. Same contact can happen with a shot clock mounted near the top of the backboard.

Unless it is a Fan-Shaped backboard. The top of that board is OOB.
The difference between fan-shaped and rectangular backboards (aside from the shape, obviously) is that the ball is not OOB if it passes over a fan-shaped backboard.

I have yet to find any reason for this rule, BTW. Does anybody know why this difference exists?

It's legal for the ball to pass by the side of a rectangular board, but not over the top. On a fan-shaped board though, you can't tell where the sides and top meet or end. Iow, you can't equally apply the same rules logic to both boards. That's why there's no restrictions on a fan-shaped board.

jritchie

i would say the rule on the fan-shaped is because it's probably much easier for the ball to bounce and go over the corner's of that shape board than it is to go over the big rectangular boards, just guessing!! Seems like it would happen a whole lot more on those types of boards!