The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
A-1 attempts a jump shot. The ball hits the back of the ring and bounces up into the imaginary cylinder above the ring. A-5, who jumped for a possible rebound, momentarily grabs the ring to protect himself from injury. A-5 releases the ring before the ball passes through the goal.
Handle the situation.
Since the ball was not in nor on the basket when A-5 grabbed the ring and since the ring did not hit the ball in returning to its original position, this is not a basket interference violation. The goal is good. Team B will inbounds the ball along the end line as after any goal.
(References: Rule 4-6-2)
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Very Good Play. This is a simple play if you know the Basket Interference Rule. Thanks.