I realized while watching a game locally that I am not 100% confident in my basket interference and goaltending application. My rulebooks is currently on loan to an official at an out of town tournament, and I would like to make sure I do have this right before I have two good, high-flying teams tomorrow night.
Goaltending only occurs when the ball is above the rim and in its downward flight. A ball can be blocked after hitting the backboard, as long as the ball is still moving upwards.
Basket interference takes place when the rim or net is pulled and the ball is in contact with either the rim or net, or when the ball is contacted and it is still in the cylinder (continuous contact for dunk legal). Once the ball has broken the vertical plane of the cylinder beginning to fall out, it is fair game.
At no time is slapping the backboard basket interference, regardless of the amount of shake induced. It can be a technical if done in an unsporting manner.
Am I missing something or do I have these correct? I just felt unsure when I was asked by someone earlier about whether I would have called a BI or not.
Thanks all...