The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
There is 0:00.1 remaining on the game clock with Team A trailing by one point. Team A has the ball for a throw-in near their own basket. A1 lobs the ball up to the area near the front of the basket where A5 jumps, momentarily grabs the ball and then releases it before the horn sounds. The ball passes through the basket.
Handle the situation.
Once A5 grabbed the ball, it was no longer possible to score a goal. The fact that the ball passed through the basket is irrelevant. With 0:00.3 or less left in the period, only a tap can produce a legitimate goal.
(References: Rule 5-2-5)
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