AboutBret Temple Expertise My expertise happens to be in Basketball Officiating. So I can answer any question pertaining to Basketball Rules.
Experience I have been a Basketball Official now for over 15 years, officiating all levels from Youth basketball Leagues all the way up to the High school Level.
Education/Credentials El Sorrino Officials Association Basketball School CIF (California Interscholastic Federation)Certified
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?
Answer 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.
