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 Art. 37 Twenty-four seconds
37.1 Rule
37.1.1 Whenever a player gains control of a live ball on the court, his team must
attempt a shot for a field goal within twenty-four (24) seconds.
To constitute a shot for a field goal, the following conditions must be complied with:
The ball must leave the player's hand(s) on the shot for a field goal
before the 24-second device Signal sounds, and
After the ball has left the player's hand(s) on the shot for a field goal,
the ball must touch the ring or enter the basket.
37.1.2 When a shot for a field goal is attempted near the end of the 24-second period and the Signal sounds while the ball is in the air after
leaving the player's hand(s) on the shot for a field goal:
If the ball enters the basket, no violation has occurred, the Signal shall
be disregarded and the goal shall count.
If the ball touches the ring but does not enter the basket, no violation
has occurred, the Signal shall be disregarded and the game shall
continue.
If the ball hits the backboard (not the ring) or misses the ring, a
violation has occurred and the ball is awarded to the opponents for a
throw-in from out-of-bounds at the place closest to the place where the
shot was attempted.
All restrictions related to goaltending and interference shall apply. 37.2 Procedure
37.2.1 If the 24-second device was reset in error, the official may stop the
game immediately upon discovery, as long as neither team is placed at a
disadvantage.
37.2.2 If the game is stopped by an official for any valid reason, not connected
with either team, than the time on the 24-second device shall be corrected
and possession of the ball shall be returned to the team that previously
had control of the ball unless, in the judgement of the officials, the
opponents have been placed at a disadvantage. It this case the 24-second
device shall continue from the time it was stopped.
37.2.3 If the 24-second device Signal sounds in error while a team has control
of the ball or neither team has control of the ball, the Signal sound shall be
disregarded and the game shall continue.
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