Basketball rule questions

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You are unsure about your answer because you need to spend more time reading the rules and case books.
Go look up the definition of dunking in the NFHS books. Tell me what it says about the ring or imaginary cylinder above the ring.

According to my understanding, it is goaltending whenever the ball is blocked in its downward flight, above the rim, and has a chance to go in.

However, after reading the rules a few times, I am still confused. Is a dunk attempt considered a try? Can you explain it to me?

Also, I didn't see any wording about an "imaginary cylinder", can you point out where it says that?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by seanwestref

According to my understanding, it is goaltending whenever the ball is blocked in its downward flight, above the rim, and has a chance to go in.

However, after reading the rules a few times, I am still confused. Is a dunk attempt considered a try? Can you explain it to me?

Also, I didn't see any wording about an "imaginary cylinder", can you point out where it says that?

You are starting to get the point. Can you find where in the definition of dunking the ring is mentioned?

Picture this play: A1 jumps and has the ball in his right hand. He raises the ball to a height of 12 feet. He is holding it two feet in front of the basket and now throws it downward with great force. The ball is headed towards the basket and will likely go in when a nearby defender jumps and bats the ball away. What call do you make?

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You are starting to get the point. Can you find where in the definition of dunking the ring is mentioned?

Picture this play: A1 jumps and has the ball in his right hand. He raises the ball to a height of 12 feet. He is holding it two feet in front of the basket and now throws it downward with great force. The ball is headed towards the basket and will likely go in when a nearby defender jumps and bats the ball away. What call do you make?

I have a feeling it's wrong, but I would call that a good block. Question: is the ball still in the players hand or is this some JaVale McGee throw-in dunk from 6 feet away? I would call it a block if in the defenders hand, a goaltend if contacted after the release.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by seanwestref

I have a feeling it's wrong, but I would call that a good block. Question: is the ball still in the players hand or is this some JaVale McGee throw-in dunk from 6 feet away? I would call it a block if in the defenders hand, a goaltend if contacted after the release.

The defender touches the ball after it is released by the opposing player.
Care to reconsider your initial answer?
Javale McGee and Blake Griffin and good players to use for examples of such.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

The defender touches the ball after it is released by the opposing player.
Care to amend your answer in the post above?
Javale McGee and Blake Griffin and good players to use for examples of such.

Naw, it shows my thought process. Defender touches ball after release? Goaltend. Already said that. What about before the release? And is a dunk a try? Answer please.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by seanwestref

Naw, it shows my thought process. Defender touches ball after release? Goaltend. Already said that. What about before the release? And is a dunk a try? Answer please.

I edited my post to clarify what I was asking you.
Look at the definition of a try. Is there anything which would eliminate a dunk?

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

I edited my post to clarify what I was asking you.
Look at the definition of a try. Is there anything which would eliminate a dunk?

I said I was confused. I asked for you to explain it. I asked again. Are you going to answer my question or continue to ask questions I already said I don't know?