Jul 16, 2007 #2 W WWUFB Guest The ball must hit the rim unless it goes into the basket hitting nothing but the net.
Jul 16, 2007 #4 S superkatrox Guest It is never illegal to hit the backboard, only go over it. You can hit the backboard on a free throw, but if it doesn't hit the rim on your second/last shot it will automatically go to the other team.
It is never illegal to hit the backboard, only go over it. You can hit the backboard on a free throw, but if it doesn't hit the rim on your second/last shot it will automatically go to the other team.