goal tending

John Schaefferkoetter · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 19, 2002, 10:34am

If the ball hits the back board, the ball is off limits, correct?

I've been questioned if the ball hits the board and continues up, not down that you can still block the ball without a goal tending violation. I can't find that rule.

Does anybody agree?

Ron · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 19, 2002, 10:44am

If a shot hits the backboard, but is still rising when it is blocked by a defender, then it is not a goaltending violation. Per rule 4-20-22, goaltending can only occur when "the ball is in downward flight".

A player could commit basket interference after the ball hits the backboard, but while it is still rising. This would happen if the ball were touched while in the cylinder.

ChuckElias · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 19, 2002, 10:49am

John, you're thinking of the NBA rules. In both HS and college, touching the ball on its upward flight is legal even after it touches the backboard (unless it's in the cylinder, as Ron pointed out).

williebfree · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 19, 2002, 11:41am

But if the defensive rebounder intentionally slaps the backboard on the opposite side you "Whack" him with a T.

John Schaefferkoetter · #5 (**permalink**) Thu Dec 19, 2002, 11:45am

Thanks guys! Have a great holiday, my friends!!!
John