Statement: When the ball is above the ring during a shot for a goal or a free-throw attempt, it is interference if a player reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.

Example: During A1’s last free throw

(a) before the ball touches the ring,

(b) after the ball touches the ring and still has the chance to enter the basket, B1 reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.

Interpretation: In both cases, this is an interference violation by B1. A1 shall be awarded 1 point.

(a) B1 shall be charged with a technical foul.

(b) B1 shall not be charged with a technical foul.

Statement: When the ball is above the ring during a pass or after it touches the ring, it is an interference if a player reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.

Example: A1 on the court passes the ball above the ring when B1 reaches through the basket from below and touches the ball.

Interpretation: This is an interference violation by B1. A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 points.

Statement: The ball touches the ring on a last unsuccessful free throw. If the ball is then legally touched by any player before it enters the basket, the free-throw becomes a 2-point goal.

Example: After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. B1 tries to tap the ball away but the ball enters the basket.

Interpretation: This is a legal play by B1 tapping the ball in the own basket. The team A captain on the court shall be awarded 2 points.

Statement: After the ball touches the ring

• on a goal attempt,

• on a last unsuccessful free throw,

• after the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter or overtime

and the ball still has the chance to enter the basket, a foul is called. It is a violation if any player then touches the ball.

Example: After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, B2 fouls A2. This is the third team B foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by

(a) A3.

(b) B3.

Interpretation: In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3.

(a) No point shall be awarded. Both throw-in penalties shall cancel each other. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in from behind the endline nearest to where the foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard.

(b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. As a result of B2’s foul, the game shall be resumed with a team A throw-in from behind its endline nearest to where the foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard.

Example: After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, B2 fouls A2. This is the fifth team B foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by

(a)    A3.

(b)    B3.

Interpretation: In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3.

(a)    No point shall be awarded.

(b)    A1 shall be awarded 1 point.

In both cases, as a result of B2’s foul, A2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall continue as after any last free throw.

Example: After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, A2 fouls B2. This is the fifth team A foul in the quarter. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by

(a) A3.

(b) B3.

Interpretation: In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3.

(a) No point shall be awarded.

(b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point.

In both cases, as a result of A2’s foul, B2 shall attempt 2 free throws. The game shall continue as after any last free throw.

Example: After A1’s last free throw, the ball rebounds from the ring. During the rebound, a double foul occurs between B2 and A2. The ball still has the chance to enter the basket and is touched by

(a) A3.

(b) B3.

Interpretation: In both cases, this is an interference violation by A3 or B3. The foul shall be entered on the scoresheet against each offender.

(a) No point shall be awarded. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in from behind the endline nearest to where the double foul occurred, except from directly behind the backboard.

(b) A1 shall be awarded 1 point. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from any place behind its endline as after any successful last free throw.

Example: A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball rebounds from the ring and still has the chance to enter the basket when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the third quarter. The ball is then touched by

(a) A2. The ball enters the basket.

(b) B2. The ball enters the basket.

(c) A2. The ball does not enter the basket.

(d) B2. The ball does not enter the basket.

Interpretation: In all cases, this is an interference violation by A2 or B2. After the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter, no player shall touch the ball after it touches the ring and still has a chance to enter the basket.

(a) A1’s goal shall not count.

(b) A1’s goal shall count for 2 or 3 points.

(c) The quarter has ended.

(d) A1’s goal shall count for 2 or 3 points.

In all cases, the third quarter has ended. The game shall be resumed with an alternating possession throw-in from the centre line extended.

Statement: If, during a goal attempt a player touches the ball on its flight to the basket, all restrictions related to goaltending and interference shall apply.

Example: A1 attempts a shot for a 2-point goal. The ball on its upward flight is touched by A2 or B2. On its downward flight to the basket the ball is touched by

(a)    A3.

(b)    B3.

Interpretation: This is a legal play when A2 or B2 touch the ball on its upward flight. It is a goaltending violation when A3 or B3 touch the ball on its downward flight.

(a)    Team B shall be awarded a throw-in from the free-throw line extended.

(b)    A1 shall be awarded 2 points.

Example: A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball is touched by A2 or B2 at its highest point, above the level of the ring.

Interpretation: This is a legal play by A2 or B2. The ball is illegally touched only after it has reached its highest point and started its downward flight.

Statement: It is an interference violation if a player causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate in such a way that the ball, in the judgment of a referee, is prevented from entering the basket or is caused to enter the basket.

Example: A1 attempts a shot for a 3-point goal close to the end of the game. The ball is in the air when the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game. After the signal, in the judgment of the referee,

(a) B1 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate, therefore preventing the ball from entering the basket.

(b) A2 causes the backboard or the ring to vibrate, therefore causing the ball to enter the basket.

Interpretation: Even after the game clock signal sounds for the end of the game, the ball remains live. This is an interference violation by

(a) B1. A1 shall be awarded 3 points.

(b) A2. A1’s goal shall not count.

Statement: It is an interference violation if a defensive or offensive player, during a shot for a goal, touches the basket (ring or net) or the backboard while the ball is in contact with the ring and still has a chance to enter the basket.

Example: After A1’s shot for a goal, the ball rebounds from the ring and then lands on the ring.

B1 touches the basket or backboard while the ball is on the ring.

Interpretation: This is an interference violation by B1. The interference restrictions apply when the ball has still the chance to enter the basket.

Example: A1’s shot for a goal is on its downward flight and completely above the level of the ring when the ball is simultaneously touched by A2 and B2. The ball then

(a) enters the basket.

(b) does not enter the basket.

Interpretation: This is a goaltending violation by A2 and B2. In both cases, no points shall be awarded. This is a jump ball situation.

Statement: It is an interference violation when a player grasps the basket (ring or net) to play the ball.

Example: A1 attempts a shot for a goal. The ball rebounds from the ring when

(a) A2 grasps the ring and taps the ball into the basket.

(b) A2 grasps the ring when the ball has the chance to enter the basket. The ball enters the basket.

(c) B2 grasps the ring and taps the ball away from the basket.

(d) B2 grasps the ring when the ball has still the chance to enter the basket. The ball does not enter the basket.

Interpretation: In all cases, this is an interference violation by A2 or B2.

(a) and (b) No points shall be awarded. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw-in from the free-throw line extended.

(c) and (d) A1 shall be awarded 2 or 3 points. The game shall be resumed with a team B throw- in from behind its endline as after any successful goal.

Statement: It is an interference violation if a defensive player touches the ball while the ball is within the basket.

Example: A1 attempts a shot for a 2-point goal. The ball turns around the ring with its slightest part within the basket when

(a) B1 touches the ball.

(b) A2 touches the ball.

Interpretation: The ball is within the basket when the slightest part of the ball is within and below the level of the ring.

(a) This is an interference violation by B1. A1 shall be awarded 2 points.

(b) This is a legal play by A2. However, an offensive player may touch the ball.

Example: A1 attempts a shot for a 2-point goal. The game clock signal sounds to end the quarter while the ball turns around the ring with its slightest part within the basket. After the game clock sounds

(a)  A2

(b)  B2

touches the ball.

Interpretation: This is an interference violation by

(a)    A2. The goal, if made, shall not count.

(b)    B2. A1 shall be awarded 2 points.

After the game clock signal sounds for the end of the quarter the ball becomes dead immediately when it is touched by a player from either team.