Play of the Day #364 (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.

A-5 attempts to dunk the ball. and jams the flange with the ball.  The ball bounds straight up into the air.  A-5 grabs the ring momentarily to steady himself.  Then the ball passes through the basket while A-5 has his hands on the ring.  The ball does not touch A-5’s hands.

Handle the situation.


This is offensive basket interference.  A live ball has passed through the basket while A-5’s hands were in contact with the basket.  No goal can be scored.  Team B will be awarded the ball out of bounds on the endline.

(References: 4-6, 9-11)


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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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