Basket Interference Problem

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by lukealex

Using 10-3-5 (a or b), a T is warranted. Striking the backboard to gain an advantage. If the striking of the backboard rattles the whole structure (including the basket) the movement could cause the shot to be missed.

No, it is NOT warranted and it is NOT a technical foul if the defender rattles the board while legitimately trying to block a shot. Ever! How hard the board is hit, whether the board shakes or what the shot does after the board is hit are not relevant in any way, rules-wise. The only judgement on the play is whether the defender was legitimately trying to block the shot. If so---->no call.

See case book play 10.3.5.

[armymanjones]

If it's a legit try for the block and the player unintentionally slaps the backboard it's a no call. Just because it looks like a duck and quacks like aduck doesn't always mean you have to call it a duck....is that a bad comparison?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by armymanjones

Just because it looks like a duck and quacks like aduck doesn't always mean you have to call it a duck....is that a bad comparison?

Only if you call it a technical fowl.....

[mplagrow]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Only if you call it a technical fowl.....

Don't even start, JR!!!!! Too late. . . .