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FIBA - Article - 31.3.1

  • FIBA - Article - 31.3.1

    Heading: Goal tending and basket interference     Sub Heading: Penalty


    "If the violation is committed by an offensive player, no points can be awarded. The ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the free-throw line extended, unless otherwise stated in these rules."

  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

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