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What Is The Definition Of Goaltending In Basketball?
1. This is a violation when a player interferes with the ball when it’s above the rim, is in its downward flight to the basket and has the possibility of going into the basket. In an NBA and NCAA basketball game, goaltending is also called if a player interferes with the ball after it has already touched the backboard, is in a downward flight to the basket and has a chance to go into the basket.
If goaltending is called, then the team committing the shot is awarded the basket.
Examples Of How Goaltending Is Used In Commentary
1. The defense is charged with goaltending as the center swatted away the ball after it had already touched the backboard.
2. The block is waved off and the center is charged with goaltending as the ball had already reached its peak in flight and was on its way down.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Basketball
