Urban Myth?

[inkwiziter]

Originally posted by Richard Ogg
Any "shot" from beyond the 3-point arc is 3 points (NF). Once the ball drops so that there is no possibility of it passing through the basket (i.e., just before it hits the floor and from then on), the try (shot) has ended. When the ball passes through the basket (in this case on the bounce), then 2 points are awarded (unless it is a 3-point try which I already explained it is not).

If this were an inbound pass and the ball was not touched (as implied) then it is an inbound violation and no points are awarded.

The ball was passed from IB according to the story.

Your answers sound reasonable, but may I play Devil's Advocate?

The latest NF rules say that you no longer have to determine whether a ball is a pass or a try from beyond the arc in order for it to count 3 points.

So, what is left to determine? Answer (IMHO): Does a ball that bounces from beyond the arc meet the new three point definition?