We were playing last week. I shot a high arching three that bounced off the backboard, no rim. However, I got in in time to grab my own rebound before it even touched the floor, and then put it back in, scored. Is that legal? Some guys were saying that's an illegal pass to yourself. Any refs out there?
2006-12-15 23:48:54 · 10 answers · asked by fatblueman 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
If it's deemed intentional by the referee, it wouldn't count as a rebound rather a turnover.
A couple of years ago, Atlanta Hawks guard Bob Sura (now with the Houston Rockets) needed one one rebound to secure a third consecutive triple-double. Sura was all alone for a breakaway lay-up in the dying seconds of the game and intentionally missed the basket in order to get the rebound for the triple-double.
Initially, it was counted as a triple-double, but after much debate, the league office rescinded the rebound. A similar incident also occurred with guard/forward Ricky Davis when he threw the basketball to the opponents backboard just to get his "cheap" triple-double. The NBA took that one away as well.
Situations such as yours are handled on a "case-to-case basis" by the officials. I guess they gave you the board.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-16 00:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by tedi31 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - A rebound may be caught by yourself. That is NOT a foul.
However, if you missed the backboard, net and ring completely then it would be a pass to yourself and a foul.
2006-12-15 23:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by wilkes_in_london 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it hits the backboard or rim you are fine. If you just throw it up and catch it, it is a pass to yourself.
2006-12-16 02:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by Josh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont listen to those guys- they obviously know nothin bout basketball. see, im from the state where everyone thinks about bball, kentucky. when u get ur own rebound- that is excellent, it isnt illegal, u get an offensive rebound, which r very hard to get for short people.
2006-12-16 02:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by panther_fan89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice job:) it's hard to grab ur own rebound n no it aint illegal move infact it's nice move jst lke football (soccer)where they kick tha ball ova someone's head then run n dribble it mo further or score.
2006-12-15 23:58:40 · answer #5 · answered by MOHAMMAD ALI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah it aint illegal. those guys were jus jealous of ya man. that waas fabulous, according basketball thats a really cool move u did. congragulations!!!
2006-12-15 23:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by Bloody R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not a pass to yourself don't you remember the greatest player ever used to do it all the time from the free thow line think he's nick names MJ:)
2006-12-16 00:20:18 · answer #7 · answered by welhungaswel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it didnt touch the rim then it would be a foul if it did then your good =)
2006-12-16 08:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by chickchick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nooo.......its legal......who ever was telling ya it was illegal is just jealous of ur skill!
2006-12-16 04:05:32 · answer #9 · answered by basketball_freak72 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not
2006-12-16 01:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by dylan n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋