FIBA - Article - 31.2.1
FIBA - Article - 31.2.1
Heading: Goal tending and basket interference Sub Heading: Rule
"Goaltending occurs during a shot for a goal when a player touches the ball while it is completely above the level of the ring and:
It is on its downward flight to the basket, or
After it has touched the backboard."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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