FIBA - Article - 31.2.5
FIBA - Article - 31.2.5
Heading: Goal tending and basket interference Sub Heading: Rule
"When:
A referee has blown the whistle while the ball was:
In the hands of a player in the act of shooting, or
In flight on a shot for a goal or on a last free throw,
The game clock signal has sounded for the end of the quarter or overtime,
no player shall touch the ball after it has touched the ring while it still has the possibility to enter the basket.
All restrictions related to goaltending and interference shall apply."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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