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rbruno Mon Mar 30, 2015 01:34pm
Punching the Ball
 
Saw a player trying to regain control of his dribble on the floor. He tried to punch the ball into bouncing before he got up. Pretty sure "punching" the ball is illegal but can't find it in the rule book.

deecee Mon Mar 30, 2015 01:52pm
you cannot strike the ball with a fist. It's a violation.

griblets Mon Mar 30, 2015 01:56pm
Something I learned long ago was never to trust anyone about a rule without a rule citation. Once someone gives you information, look it up for yourself to confirm it.

NFHS 9-4; "A player shall not...strike it with the fist..."

Raymond Mon Mar 30, 2015 02:11pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by rbruno (Post 959602)
Saw a player trying to regain control of his dribble on the floor. He tried to punch the ball into bouncing before he got up. Pretty sure "punching" the ball is illegal but can't find it in the rule book.
It's called fisting. And it's illegal in 13 southern states plus Utah.

BillyMac Mon Mar 30, 2015 04:55pm
Punch Ball ???
 
https://forum.officiating.com/basket...tml#post479461


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