Free throw instructions

[Johnny Ringo]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I don't know why, but I typically say "let it hit."

Do not, however, say "let it hit the rim." That's not the rule. They can also come in once it hits the backboard.

Thanks for clearing that up. We were told in our preseason rules clinic that even if the ball hit the backboard first it still had to hit the rim before players could go in ...

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Thanks for clearing that up. We were told in our preseason rules clinic that even if the ball hit the backboard first it still had to hit the rim before players could go in ...

Ugh! Unbelievable for a rules clinic.

Rule 9-1-4: The restrictions apply until the ball touches the ring or backboard or until the free throw ends.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Johnny Ringo

Thanks for clearing that up. We were told in our preseason rules clinic that even if the ball hit the backboard first it still had to hit the rim before players could go in ...

Holy smokes!

You are in Vegas, so please tell me that the guy with his picture in the front of the rules book didn't give that instruction.