Play of the Day #176 (2020-21)

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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.

Team A is in the bonus.  A-1 launches a three-point try.  While the try is in the air, B-5 is whistled for a common foul against A-5 near the basket.  The try passes through the basket.

Handle the situation.

Since the try was in the air, the goal counts.  Because Team A is in the bonus, A-5 will be awarded bonus free throw(s) with players lined up along the lane.

(References: Rule 6-7-7 Exception a, 10-7 Penalties Summary 3)


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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 currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. President of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina and also Board 403’s Interpreter.

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