Play of the Day 441 (2024-25)

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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.

A-5 attempts to dunk the ball into the basket.  The ball rattles the ring and bounces up on the backboard.  A-5 grabs the ring momentarily to steady himself and the ball passes through the basket while A-5 has his hands on the ring.

Handle the situation.


While A-5 may grab the ring momentarily while dunking the ball, once the attempted dunk ended, A-5 no longer has this exception to the basket interference rule at his disposal.  A-5’s actions constitute basket interference.  No goal can be scored.  The ball will be awarded to Team B on the end line nearest the violation for a designated spot throw-in.

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


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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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