Hung Net

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by bbcof83

Maybe there is no problem specifically stated in the rules with the ball staying in the basket (no doubt something left over from the olden days) but this does create an advantage/disadvantage situation.

Just like the delay of game rule that states a player from team A cannot bat the ball after it goes through the hoop. If the ball is staying in the basket or slow to get through, team B is prevented from quickly bringing the ball back in play, allowing team B to setup a press or get back in transition.

All valid points, except for one thing - the team that may be disadvantaged is the team that just scored. So there is another possession to finish before that basket will come back into play. Someone else (ball boy, parent, game management, etc.) will have time to fix it while play is on the other end of the court. However, if you blow the whistle to stop the game, you are doing exactly what you want to prevent by stopping play to fix it. You have now definitely prevented the other team from quickly bringing the ball in play, where it is only a posssibility if the net is left alone, and not an issue at all if someone else fixes it.

What rule or mechanic can you quote that allows a stoppage of play in this case?

Also, 1-10-3, as mentioned before, says the net "...shall be constructed to momentarily check the ball as it passes through." Iow, the rules require the ball to be slowed up as it passes through the basket. Since there is no definite number associated with "momentarily", a hung-up net that may add a few tenths of a second is immaterial IMO.