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2012-02-04 Basketball Instruction - 3 second rule:

Hi Jerome,    The answer to your question is no, not in the scenario you just described. After a shot attempt, the 3 second count starts over. And at that point  no team has control of the ball, so therefore

2012-01-30 Basketball Instruction - basketball rule regarding referee interference:

April,    That is a very unfortunate accident at such a crucial point in the game. It sounds like the official was out of position. However, the Official is part of the game and if a ball inadvertently

2012-01-20 Basketball Instruction - technical fouls:

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

2011-12-20 Basketball Instruction - foul calrification:

HI Stephen,     I'm trying to visualize exactly what you mean by the player launching himself into the defender. What I am picturing is an offensive player with the ball, (location on the court irrelevant)

2011-12-20 Pro Basketball - celtics, lakers:

You said the reason you gave me "1s" is because I didn't answer the question. I DID answer the question and no I don't get paid a dime. You're the one with the attitude Andre. I just take pride in this