Basket Interference Problem
 

I'm having trouble explaining the BI rule to two fellow officials. The situation is A1 goes for a layup, B1 tries to block, misses the ball but shakes the backboard enough to effect the shot. This is a T by 10-3-5 (a or b) but not BI. Case 10.3.5 is close, but not exact.

They aren't getting the point of BI needing to include the basket, but the backboard and basket are not the same (by rule). Any suggestions on explanation of this rule?

Sounds to me like you explained it pretty well, and it's their problem not yours. "What is it about 'no' that you don't understand?"

Tell them they can either apply to work for Billy Packer or quit listening to him, one or the other.

How hard could it could be to say, "BI doesn't include the backboard. Period." Well, it's not hard, and you're doing fine. Ask them why it's so darn hard to understand.

Basket interferance
 

I have nothing, not Bbasket interferance nor a tee (as long as he was trying to block the shot)

On the play described, I may or may not agree depending on the situation. But the question has to do with an explanation of why it's not BI. Any suggestions?

It is clearly spelled out in the rule book. This is not BI, nor is it a 'T' since it was a legitimate attempt to block a shot.

If luke wants to explain BI to his partners then he needs to come up with an entirely different scenario.

I wouldn't have BI, period. Only way I would have a tee would be a timing issue. If it is a bang bang play where b1 is legit on his attempt to block the shot I would have nothing. If a1 lays it up and it is hanging on the rim and b1 then comes through and slaps the back board i may have a tee, otherwise nothing...

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.

I'm not worrying about explaining BI in its entirety, just only in this situation.

A player shall not place a hand on the backboard or ring to gain an advantage(10-3-5a), or while a try or tap is in flight, intentionally slap or strike the backboard or cause the ring to vibrate(10-3-5b)

I don't think 10-3-5a necessarily applies here. I tend to infer that this is in place to prevent a player from pushing off the backboard or ring to gain an advantage in position. (Only a possible scenario, JMO). What you are using to justify the call under 10-3-5a is specifically addressed, and allowed, by 10-3-5b.
The key word in 10-3-5b is intentionally. This is a most likely going to be a judgement call by the official if he was playing the ball, and not an automatic T because of the contact.

No, it is <b>NOT</b> warranted and it is <b>NOT</b> 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 <b>not</b> 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.

Before you can explain the rule properly, Luke, you have to understand it. Your whole premise is completely wrong. If B1 tried to block the shot, it is <b>NEVER</b> a technical foul. You can also never have a BI call unless B1 touched the ring, net or the ball in the cylinder. Touching the backboard is never a part of BI.

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?

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

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

Its basket interference not backboard interference maybe that statement would help. I also have nothing here if the ball was being played.

Legitimate block attempt, NO CALL. I agree with the others. Now, if there is nothing going up and a player goes up and hits the backboard . . . different story. Look back at the topics from about 3-4 weeks. This topic was discussed at length not long ago.