something I've observed

[iiicream]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

YouTube - Larry Bird behind the backboard unbelievable shot

So what do we have if Bird was fouled in this situation (or a high school player for that matter) ?

[representing]

Originally Posted by iiicream

So what do we have if Bird was fouled in this situation (or a high school player for that matter) ?

Hm... good question. I wish I had my rulebook to look this up but it is MIA right now. Vet officials, any input?

[APG]

Originally Posted by iiicream

So what do we have if Bird was fouled in this situation (or a high school player for that matter) ?

NBA Casebook 2009-2010

145. Player A1 is dribbling under the basket and behind the backboard when he is nudged out-of-bounds by Player B1. A foul is called on Player B1, and, as Player A1 is falling out-of-bounds, he attempts a field goal which must pass directly behind the backboard. How many free throw attempts are awarded if this is the first team foul on Team B?

None. The ball is awarded to Team A at the free throw line extended on either side of the court. Since the basket cannot be counted if it goes behind the backboard, it cannot be considered a field goal attempt. This is not to be confused with the foul which occurs in front of the backboard and momentum causes the field goal to be attempted directly behind the backboard.

RULE 8 - SECTION II - b

[mcdanrd]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

NBA Casebook 2009-2010

None. The ball is awarded to Team A at the free throw line extended on either side of the court. Since the basket cannot be counted if it goes behind the backboard, it cannot be considered a field goal attempt.
RULE 8 - SECTION II - b

According to this rule, the basket cannot be counted if it goes behind the backboard

[APG]

Originally Posted by mcdanrd

According to this rule, the basket cannot be counted if it goes behind the backboard

The basket can not be counted if the ball passes DIRECTLY over the top of the backboard

RULE NO. 8—OUT-OF-BOUNDS AND THROW-IN

Section II—Ball
b. Any ball that rebounds or passes directly behind the backboard, in either direction, from any point is considered out-of-bounds.

Kobe Bryant earlier this season took a shot from behind the basket, and the basket counted because the ball didn't go directly behind the basket but rather at an angle.

[jlfdixie]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

NBA Casebook 2009-2010

145. Player A1 is dribbling under the basket and behind the backboard when he is nudged out-of-bounds by Player B1. A foul is called on Player B1, and, as Player A1 is falling out-of-bounds, he attempts a field goal which must pass directly behind the backboard. How many free throw attempts are awarded if this is the first team foul on Team B?

None. The ball is awarded to Team A at the free throw line extended on either side of the court. Since the basket cannot be counted if it goes behind the backboard, it cannot be considered a field goal attempt. This is not to be confused with the foul which occurs in front of the backboard and momentum causes the field goal to be attempted directly behind the backboard.

RULE 8 - SECTION II - b

What if the ball goes over the backboard but not directly behind it? Is this legal?

[APG]

Originally Posted by jlfdixie

What if the ball goes over the backboard but not directly behind it? Is this legal?

Correct. Two examples of it happening this year.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

Correct. Two examples of it happening this year.

Both NBA. Would this be allowed per NFHS? (angling it over backboard from behind and to the side). I thought no.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Amesman

Both NBA. Would this be allowed per NFHS? (angling it over backboard from behind and to the side). I thought no.

You thought correctly.