2-pointer or 3-pointer?

[jake55]

I came across this question on another forum and thought it was interesting.

See this video:

2 pointer or 3 pointer? - YouTube

Side A argues that it is a 3-point shot. They say that he is essentially shooting a one-footed shot. If you stop the video at the right spot, you can see that when he releases, his front foot is in the air, and his back foot is on the ground behind the 3-point line.

Side B argues that it is a 2-point shot. They say that the shot attempt begins when the ball is raised, and that the front foot is clearly on the ground and in front of the line at that point.

Thoughts?

[Nevadaref]

This was answered a few years ago.
The try is worth three points.
It is a simple application of the player location rule 4-35.

SECTION 35 PLAYER LOCATION

ART. 1 . . .
The location of a player or nonplayer is determined by where the
player is touching the floor as far as being:
a. Inbounds or out of bounds.
b. In the frontcourt or backcourt.
c. Outside (behind/beyond) or inside the three-point field-goal line.

ART. 2 . . .
When a player is touching the backcourt, out of bounds or the threepoint
line, the player is located in backcourt, out of bounds or inside the threepoint
line, respectively.

ART. 3 . . .
The location of an airborne player with reference to the three factors
of Article 1 is the same as at the time such player was last in contact with the floor
or an extension of the floor, such as a bleacher.

[Adam]

Side B should really read the rules.

[APG]

1. Clear 3 point shot. Side B is mixing up some aspect about the act of shooting/shooting motion. It doesn't apply to this situation. They should be concerned about floor location and its definitions.

2. Embed clips when possible...makes things more convenient for everyone.

3. Nevada, could you make that text any smaller?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

1. Clear 3 point shot. Side B is mixing up some aspect about the act of shooting/shooting motion. It doesn't apply to this situation. They should be concerned about floor location and its definitions.

2. Embed clips when possible...makes things more convenient for everyone.

3. Nevada, could you make that text any smaller?

1. Yep, and if they'd read that entire rule, they would find that it specifically states it only applies when a foul by the defense occurs after the shooting motion starts and before the shot is released.

2. Jake is new, so I doubt he knows how.

3. Werd!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

3. Nevada, could you make that text any smaller?

Fixed it for ya!