Another striking the backboard question

[ranjo]

Had this happen in a high flying JV boys contest last night. White goes in for a lay-up and Green following on the play strikes the backboard while attempting to block the shot causing the backboard to sway. The ball bounces on the rim while the backboard is still moving and then falls off. Partner in trail (2 person) blows whistle and awards basket. I question him briefly on what he saw and decide to continue play as there seems to be no objection from either bench.

At halftime we pull out the casebook and go to 10.3.5 which gives an example of what happens if the ball goes in, and another example of a player pulling on the net and the ball not going in, but nothing that directly described our play. The comment given in the section states that the purpose of the rule is penalize intentional contact while a shot or try is involved. In our play, this was not the case, nor was an attempt to draw attention to the player or a venting of frustration. It also does not meet any of the criteria for basket interference.

I feel it was handled correctly and did not warrant a T, but cannot find rules justification to back it up.

Your comments please -

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ranjo

I feel it was handled correctly and did not warrant a T, but cannot find rules justification to back it up.

so, if it doesn't meet the criteria for BI or GT, how can points be awarded?

It's a no-call if the player was attempting to block the shot.

[JRutledge]

You guys obviously missed the POE this year. This is clearly stated in the POE this year and gives a rules reference on page 69. And it says why this would not be BI with another rules reference.

Peace

[ranjo]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

You guys obviously missed the POE this year. This is clearly stated in the POE this year and gives a rules reference on page 69. And it says why this would not be BI with another rules reference.

Peace

You guys are right on! I pulled out the POE and read for myself. Thanks Rut and others - CASE CLOSED!

[Jay R]

Under FIBA rules; basket interference. A good FIBA rule IMHO.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Jay R

Under FIBA rules; basket interference. A good FIBA rule IMHO.

Nope!!

Peace

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by Jay R

Under FIBA rules; basket interference. A good FIBA rule IMHO.

Only good if they revised the wording to say "Intentionally".

Good attempts at Defense should not be punished.

[newera21]

... The ball bounces on the rim while the backboard is still moving and then falls off. Partner in trail (2 person) blows whistle and awards basket...







No technical foul when contact with backboard is incidental to playing defense which sounds like the case here. It is NOT goaltending or basket interference. You should not have counted the basket-- it should have been a play on.