FIBA - Article - 29.1.1
FIBA - Article - 29.1.1
Heading: Shot clock Sub Heading: Rule
"Whenever:
A player gains control of a live ball on the court,
On a throw-in, the ball touches or is legally touched by any player on the court and the team of the thrower-in remains in control of the ball,
that team must attempt a shot for a goal within 24 seconds.
To constitute a shot for a goal within 24 seconds:
The ball must leave the player's hand(s) before the shot clock signal sounds, and
After the ball has left the player's hand(s), the ball must touch the ring or enter the basket."
RCA Explanation
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