Non vertical parts of a vertical backboard

[dbwill]

Thanks for all the input. The point about the ball going straight up vs shanking back makes sense. Next time in the pre game captains meeting I will point them out as part of the ceiling and to continue play.

The straps did not come into play during that match, but they did have an errant dig swish through the basketball hoop - nothing but net. There was a player underneath waiting for it and actually returned the ball to play and over the volleyball net but I had already blown it dead and signaled replay. The crowd got a rise out of it and, of course, lots of "that should be worth 2 points!" comments.