Touching The Rim??

[jmaellis]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

You're fine. 9-1-3a doesn't go away just because the ball hit the backboard. 9-1-4 just means the players may enter the lane once the ball hits the rim or backboard. 9-1-3a means the shooter has to hit the rim or make the shot to avoid a violation.

You've been doing it right.

Thanks for the clarification. I'm sure glad I haven't been blowing that call for a whole year.