Play of the Day 416 (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.

As time is winding down in the first half, A-3 launches a desperation try from the backcourt.  While the ball is in the air, the horn goes off.  The ball hits ring and rebounds high into air.  The ball comes down, hits the floor and bounces up into the basket.

Handle the situation.


There is no goal.  The try ended when the ball hit the floor.  Since time had expired, the ball became dead at this point in time.  A dead ball then passed through the basket.

(References: Rules 5-1-1, 5-6-2 Exception 1, 4-41-4)


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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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