In or out?

Rob1968 · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 12, 2015, 02:32am

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Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Actually, basic physics says it can't. The only surface of the backboard that can cause the ball to change direction towards the endline when it wasn't already heading towards the endline is the rear surface.

What about some "english" on the ball - like playing pool?

Camron Rust · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 12, 2015, 04:49am

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Originally Posted by Rob1968

What about some "english" on the ball - like playing pool?

That caveat was previously covered.

just another ref · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Feb 12, 2015, 12:01pm

One more thing. All this speculation about which way the ball may bounce due to physics seems to also be based on the assumption that the surface on the side of the board is perfectly smooth. Is it? I'm thinking many times it is not, especially if there is a pad around the edge of the board. All the more reason to err on the side of a no call.