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[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Smitty

I don't think anyone is arguing that a catch and shoot (or lob in your example) is not possible with .3 or less.

A lot of people might argue that it is possible, but it doesn't matter if it's possible or not, because it is not allowed. A catch, toss, and tap in .3 likely isn't possible, but by rule, as currently written, it is allowed. The proposed revision would simply close this admittedly tiny loophole. The point of this rule is to remove judgment, and the possible complication of whether or not the clock was properly started.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

A lot of people might argue that it is possible, but it doesn't matter if it's possible or not, because it is not allowed. A catch, toss, and tap in .3 likely isn't possible, but by rule, as currently written, it is allowed. The proposed revision would simply close this admittedly tiny loophole. The point of this rule is to remove judgment, and the possible complication of whether or not the clock was properly started.

No official working a high school game would allow your loophole to stand.

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

No official working a high school game would allow your loophole to stand.

I wouldn't allow it either, but, as written, the loophole does exist.

[Smitty]

Originally Posted by just another ref

A lot of people might argue that it is possible, but it doesn't matter if it's possible or not, because it is not allowed. A catch, toss, and tap in .3 likely isn't possible, but by rule, as currently written, it is allowed. The proposed revision would simply close this admittedly tiny loophole. The point of this rule is to remove judgment, and the possible complication of whether or not the clock was properly started.

What's the difference between a catch and shoot and a catch and toss?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Smitty

What's the difference between a catch and shoot and a catch and toss?

A catch and shoot is specifically forbidden, a catch and toss is not.