FIBA - Article - 15.1.2
FIBA - Article - 15.1.2
Heading: Player in the act of shooting Sub Heading: Definition
"The act of shooting:
Starts when the player beings to move the ball upwards towards the opponent's basket.
Ends when the ball has left the player's hand(s), or if an entirely new act of shooting is made and, in case of an airborne shooter, both feet have returned to the floor."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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