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What happens when someone breaks the backboard? is it a technical or is the game just called off?
it is not a techical foul. They simply postpone the game until the backboard can be replaced. Actually shattered backboards were very common in professional basketball in the 1980's especially with players like Darryl Dawkins, and Dominique Wilkins. The NBA finally installed breakaway rims that give. Although every once in a while they still can shatter. If it happens in a high school game where a new rim can't be installed right away, they have to postpone the game and replay it another day. I hope that helps.
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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.
Experience
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.
Organizations
NASO (National Association of Sports Officials)
CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)
Education/Credentials
El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation
CIF Certified(California Interscholastic Federation)
WCPBL(West Coast Professional Baskeball League)
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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