Play of the Day #394 (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-1 has released a free throw, when A-5 and B-5 are charged with a double foul for rough play under the basket.  The ball passes through the basket.

Handle the situation.


Because the free throw has been released, the ball remains live when the double foul occurs.  Since the ball passed through the basket, the goal is counted.  

A double foul is a point of interruption play.  The point of interruption is the point at which the ball becomes dead.  In this case, that is when the ball passed through the basket.  So, the point of interruption is after a made basket.  Team B will be awarded the ball on the endline and may move along the endline as after any other score.  

(References: 6-7-7 Exception b, 4-36-3, 4-36-2b)


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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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