Defender hits backboard

[Rob1968]

Thanks for all the input. In the conversation with my friend, he said he had no problem with assessing the T and the penalty. Most of our conversation dealt with the oddity of the situation, in that we so very seldom see it. We both noted that if it had been a contact foul on the shooter, it is easy to understand, but the T, during the shooting motion, then a successful goal, then assessing the T and the two shots, and the possession, is a succession of events that we so rarely have to deal with, that it sparked the discourse.
Again, thanks for all the responses.

[tref]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

We both noted that if it had been a contact foul on the shooter, it is easy to understand, but the T, during the shooting motion, then a successful goal, then assessing the T and the two shots, and the possession, is a succession of events that we so rarely have to deal with, that it sparked the discourse.

Its good to see these types of plays in the off-season! So when it occurs in our sanctioned games, we will get 'em right.

[bainsey]

Last time I saw this called was in a regional tournament game I was watching last year. The veteran official who called it had the same look on this face as I did when a hand unnecessarily hit the backboard -- "What did you do THAT for?"

If that question comes to mind, it's an easy T.

[BillyMac]

I've never seen it, but I've heard, second hand, about kids slapping the left side of the backboard when the shot comes from the right side (or vice versa). Easy technical foul. Unfortunately, still can't count the basket if it doesn't go in. Stupid kids.