Play of the Day #263 (2021-22)

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The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.

A5 attempts to dunk the ball.  The dunk misses with the ball being deflected upward above and outside the ring.  A5 grabs the ring to protect himself.  A5 sees the ball, releases his right hand from the ring while still holding the ring with his left hand.  A5 grabs the ball and dunks it.

Handle the situation.


A5 grabbing the ring to protect himself was legal.  However, A5 is not permitted to use the ring to gain an advantage which he did in this play.  This is a technical foul.  No score is possible.  The dunk will be disallowed.  Team B will be awarded two free throws and the ball at the division line opposite the table.

(References: Rule 10-4-4a, 10-4-3)


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A former high school basketball coach and a former ABA basketball official. An IAABO-certified basketball official for 43 years and an IAABO Life Member. Currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. Interpreter of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina.

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