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WHEN A PLAYER ATTEMPS TO BLOCK A SHOT, AND SLAPS THE BACKBOARD AND MAKE THE BOARD SHAKE CAUSING THE SHOOTER TO MISS THE SHOT. ISN'T THAT A TECHNICAL FOUL FOR SLAPPING THE BACKBOARD, AND ALSO GOAL TENDING ?
HI Thomas,
If a player makes a legitimate shot block attempt and in the "follow through motion" hits the backboard it is NOT a technical foul. However, if the ball is on top of the cylinder and the action of the hand hitting the backboard interferes with the ball going in, then yes that can be goal tending. The only time a player will be hit with a Technical Foul for contact with the back board is if he/she hits it with malicious intent and with un-sportsman like conduct.
I hope that answered your question.
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Bret Temple
Expertise
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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NASO (National Association of Sports Officials)
CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)
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El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation
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The NBA Developmental League training
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Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation,
Calabasas Basketball League,
Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League,
AYBA
California Interscholatic Federation,
ARC League ,
(WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League,
Gary Grant Youth Basketball Program
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