Aren't basket interference and goaltending the same thing? Well, let's talk it out.

[@cudelsx]

Here after the wolves got that basket interface call this is an amazing video very clear and educational thank you 🙏

[@OfficialsInstitute]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@Man2th806]

Really well done explanation. Most people assume you can’t alter a layup once it hits the backboard, but the hinge is if it is on the way down or up, no backboard contact. UNLESS it’s the NBA. If the NBA, you can’t touch the ball once it touches the backboard, hence why Lebron’s defensive stop in the Finals pinning Igoudala’s layup was so dang impressive

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Thanks for watching.

[@ericmorton2274]

It would be helpful if you also mentioned that the ball touching the backboard first does not apply for goaltending in NFHS like it does in NBA and NCAA, if the ball is still in upward flight. Many coaches and players incorrectly interpret this rule. Good video!

[@OfficialsInstitute]

That's a great point. I'm sorry I forgot to mention. Maybe we'll get it the second time around. Thank you very much.

[@michaelj529]

Very helpful. Love the graphics and slow motion replay.

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Thanks for watching

[@Tech-cy9yo]

Nice video, I was so confused. 👍

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@OnePunchYume]

I'm definitely showing this to my friends! No more interference! 😄

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Ha.

[@dotwatch]

What is the proper singal for goaltending and basket interference?

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Simply put your hand up to stop the clock. That's it. No other signal is approved or required for this violation.

[@alckun8136]

now i know the answer of what happened in wolves mavs game.. thanks

[@OfficialsInstitute]

your welcome

[@sleeplessknight850]

Just an honest question. Why is the rule applied to both teams? I can understand that goal tending can be called on the defensive team because the act may saboutage the scorinh chance of the offensive but why would it be applied to the offensive team as well when the goal of the offensive team is to make a basket? Is it because it is already considered a lose ball when the ball was released?

[@OfficialsInstitute]

You wouldn't see goaltending by an offensive player, but you could see basket interference. Why? Because if you allow the offense to touch the ball while it is on or above the basket, and not the defense, wouldn't that give them an unfair advantage?

[@sleeplessknight850]

@@OfficialsInstitute thanks. Got it. Appreciate it.

[@bartpatton3409]

Does touching the ring( not the ball) also counts as ball interference?

[@OfficialsInstitute]

If the ball is on “touching” this ring, and any part of the basket it touches (ring, flange, net) it should be ruled as basket interference. If the ball is above the basket, not touching, touching the ring, or any part of the basket is not basket interference.

[@bartpatton3409]

@@OfficialsInstitute so the ball was almost going in the hoop and his other dude(his teammate) jumped(like for a rebound) but held on to the ring.

[@unknownyoutuber5152]

Very helpful

[@OfficialsInstitute]

We are happy it was worth watching

[@heatherquiroz6007]

Is it considered basket interference when a defensive player accidentally slaps the backboard on a during a shot? Does the ball have to be within the basket rim? I’m trying to understand the rule thanks!

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Slapping the backboard accidentally is not basket interference. You may find many that will call it that way but, by rule, if the official does not rule the slap to be intentional, than it is to be ignored. Thanks for watching.

[@emanuelr.desousa6878]

Thanks man!

[@OfficialsInstitute]

You bet!

[@golfguy1313]

But what points are given or taken away?

[@OfficialsInstitute]

If a defender commits goaltending or basket interference - 2 points scored If offensive team commits basket interference - no points are awarded.

[@freew4ve]

def gonna use these in games

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Glad it was helpful

[@elliotdavidson7538]

Awesome vid bro

[@OfficialsInstitute]

Glad you enjoyed

[@impossiblevisits]

For a shot to be goaltending, it has to be "entirely above the basket ring"? That's absurd. If it's on its downward trajectory, going toward the basket, but not yet above the cylinder, you can legally block it? Uh...something's wrong with this picture.

[@OfficialsInstitute]

That is correct. If the ball is on a downward trajectory and is below the ring, it is physically impossible for it to change direction and back up and into the basket