FIBA - Article - 44.6.1
FIBA - Article - 44.6.1
Heading: Correctable Errors Sub Heading: Category 2 - General procedures
"To be correctable, the error must be identified by the referees, commissioner, if present or table officials
when the ball is live immediately after the error and the referees stop the game to correct the error, or
when the referees have stopped the game the first time for any reason, and the team in control or entitled to the possession of the ball at the time of the error shall keep control of the ball or stay entitled to the possession of the ball.
The shot clock shall be corrected to the correct time."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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