FIBA - Article - 16.2.5
FIBA - Article - 16.2.5
Heading: Goal: When made and its value Sub Heading:
"The game clock or the shot clock must show 0.3 (3 tenths of a second) or more for a player to gain control of the ball on a throw-in or on a rebound after the last free throw in order to attempt a shot for a goal. If the game clock or the shot clock shows 0.2 or 0.1 the only type of a valid goal that can be made is by tapping or directly dunking the ball, provided that the hand(s) of the player are no longer touching the ball when the game clock or the shot clock show 0.0."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
Source & Governing Body Reference
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