Gun Dad
Years ago

Can you hoist someone to make a dunk ?

Is it in the rules to hoist someone to make a jam ?

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Brunson
Years ago

No. Would be a travel I imagine?

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PlaymakerMo
Years ago

I don't think so:

"25.2.2.
- To pass or shoot for a field goal, one foot or both feet may be lifted but may not be returned to the floor before the ball is released from the hand(s)."

Unless by hoisting someone they are considered to have their feet on the floor (by extension), I can't see how it would be a travel.

This doesn't account for alley-oops though, where the shooter wouldn't have control of the ball until they're mid-air.

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Woody
Years ago

How stupid is this why would you want to do that
??

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UseTaHoop
Years ago

Legal in Harlem Globetrotters games.

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Earlier this year

was there ever an outcome on this decision ?

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Yup
Earlier this year

In basketball, it is against the rules to hoist or assist someone to make a dunk. This action is considered illegal because it goes against the spirit of fair play and the principles of the game. Specifically, it would be classified as an unsportsmanlike conduct or illegal assistance. The rules of basketball are designed to ensure that all players compete on an equal footing, and any form of physical assistance from a teammate, such as lifting or hoisting, would violate these principles.

The specific rule regarding assisting another player to score a basket is covered under the "Goaltending and Basket Interference" sections in basketball rulebooks, such as those of the NBA, FIBA, and NCAA. Here's how it's typically outlined:

**NBA Rulebook:**
According to NBA Rule 10, Section XII (Basket Interference - Goaltending):
- "A player may not assist a teammate in making a basket by lifting him/her up to the basket."

**FIBA Rulebook:**
According to FIBA's Official Basketball Rules:
- Article 31.2.4 states: "It is a violation if a player assists a teammate to gain height while attempting to score."

**NCAA Rulebook:**
According to NCAA Men's Basketball Rulebook, Rule 10, Section 5:
- "It is a violation if a player grasps the basket to gain an advantage."

These rules ensure that all actions during play are based on individual skills and athleticism without external assistance.

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Earlier this year

thanks assumed that was the case

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