Play of the Day #371 (2023-24)

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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.

The ball becomes loose on the floor.  A-3 recovers the ball just outside the lane with one foot on the floor and one knee touching the floor.  From this position A-3 then throws the ball at the basket and it goes through the basket.

Handle the situation.


This is a legal goal.  The fact that A-3 has a knee on the floor when attempting to put the ball in the basket has no effect on the counting of the goal.

(References: Rules 5-1-1)


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About Paul Behr

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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