Play of the Day #251 (2021-22)

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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.

A1 drives to the basket on a fast break.  B1, trying to catch up and block the layup attempt, misses the ball and makes contact with the backboard.  The contact causes the backboard to shake and the ball rolls off the ring.  The official rules basket interference.

Was the official correct?


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Play of the Day #249 (2021-22)

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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.

With less than 30 seconds to play in the 4th quarter, Team B scores to pull within 3 points.  A1 passes the ball inbounds to A2 who immediately fires the ball to A5 near Team A’s basket in frontcourt.  As A5 starts up to lay the ball in the basket, B2 intentionally fouls A2.  The ball goes through the basket.

Handle the situation.


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