The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
During rebounding action, B-5 bats the ball to keep it away from A-5. The ball goes into the net from below and rises above the ring while inside the net. The ball never comes out of the net and then falls back through the basket.
The official rules a violation on B-5. The coach claims that the ball has to come out of the net for the violation to occur. Was the coach correct?
The coach was not correct. The definition of a basket indicates that the net is suspended BELOW the ring, not above. Once the ball rose above the ring, a violation has occurred.
(References: Rule 9-4)
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