Interpretations

Article 10

Status of the ball

10-1Statement

The ball does not become dead and the goal, if made, shall count when a player is in the act of shooting and finishes the shot with a continuous motion while any player of the defensive team is charged with a foul against any opponent after the act of shooting has started. This statement is equally valid if any person permitted to sit on the defensive team bench is charged with a category 1 technical foul.

10-2Example

A1 is in the act of shooting when B2 fouls A2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion.

  • (a) This is the third team B foul in the quarter.
  • (b) This is the fifth team B foul in the quarter.
Interpretation

In both cases, A1’s goal, if made, shall count. In (a) the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from the place nearest to where B2’s foul occurred. In (b) A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall be resumed as after any last free throw.

10-3Example

A1 is in the act of shooting when A2 fouls B2. A1 finishes the shot with a continuous motion.

Interpretation

The ball becomes dead when A2 is charged with a team control foul. If A1’s shot is successful, the goal shall not count. Regardless of the number of team A fouls in the quarter, the game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended. If A1’s shot is unsuccessful, the game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the place nearest to where the foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard.