FIBA Official Basketball rules 2022

31.2.5

When: •

A referee has blown his/her whistle while: ▬ The ball was in the hands of a player in the act of shooting, or ▬ The ball was in flight on a shot for a goal or on a last free throw, • The game clock signal has sounded for the end of the quarter or overtime, No player shall touch the ball after it has touched the ring while it still has the possibility to enter the basket. All restrictions related to goaltending and interference shall apply . If the violation is committed by an offensive player , no points can be awarded. The ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the free-throw line exten ded, unless otherwise stated in these rules. If the violation is committed by a defensive player , the offensive team shall be awarded: • 1 point, if the ball was released for a free throw. • 2 points, if the ball was released from the 2-point goal area. • 3 points, if the ball was released from the 3-point goal area. The awarding of the points is considered as if the ball had entered the basket. If the violation is committed by a defensive player during a last free throw, 1 point shall be awarded to the offensive team, followed by a technical foul penalty charged against the defensive player. Penalty

31.3

31.3.1

31.3.2

31.3.3

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