Another striking the backboard question

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Originally Posted by Jay R

OK, maybe no the best choice of words. But, a player slapping the backboard can have an effect on a field goal.

You are correct that it can affect a shot, and I think that most officials have made this call at some point in their careers. However, if you set it in stone in your mind that the backboard can move violently on a legitimate block attempt on a shot, you realize that play goes on. At the higher levels, it happens more frequently, but rarely does it really vibrate a shot out of the hoop. Just one of those things.