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Expert: - 2/27/2009


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Hello Bret,

I was reading somewhere online (can't seem to find it anymore) that there was a serious penalty for blocking a descending shot on it's way to the basket. Can you shed more light on this for me?

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HI Corine,

When a Player takes a shot attempt and the ball is on it's downward flight no player may touch the ball. If a defensive player touches it, the penalty is called "Goal Tending", and the official will immediately blow his/her whistle and the basket is counted. In other words if the shot attempt was made in front of the 3-point arc, then the team that shot the ball would be awarded 2 points. If the shot was made beyond the 3-point arc then the team would be awarded 3 points.

I hope that answers your question.

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Bret Temple

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My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.

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I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.

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