If the ball goes over the backboard in the NBA is it out of bounds?

Answer 1

The Ball is still in play. Back surface is the only out-of-bounds part of the backboard. (Supporting elements, such as pipes or poles or arms, etc. are obviously not part of the backboard or rim and are out of bounds.)

The ball traveling OVER the top of the backboard is OUT of bounds. I believe this rule was put in place because Wilt Chamberlain would score from the other side of the board.

Some sources say that if the backboard is 'fan shaped' or arched top, then the over-top rule does not apply, but does if the backboard is rectangle.

It's amazing to me how many times this happens at the gym and players call it out of bounds. Cmon! You gotta know the rules if you want to play the game. No one ever knows this rule, but here it is:

Rule 4, Section I - c. All five sides of the backboard (top, bottom, both sides and front face) are in play. As long as the shot stays on the top of the backboard, it is still in bounds. When it falls through the basket, the goal counts. But once the ball crosses over the backboard - regardless of where it comes to rest - it is out of bounds.

Answer 2

Only if it stays there. If it comes down inside the lines, then it's still in play.

If the ball touches the very top of the backboard it is considered and declared out of bounds to most referees.

Answer 3

If the ball goes off the rim and over the backboard then it is out of bounds. If it goes off the rim and hits the top of the backboard but falls back in play on the front side of the backboard, then it isn't out of bounds.

Answer 4

If the Basketball touches the side of, or goes over, the backboard, then the ball is called out of bounds and the play is called dead.

Answer 5

If you save it before it hits the ground i think

Answer 6

No. If it touches the top of the backboard, it is ruled as out of bounds, therefore, a turnover

Answer 7

Yes, it is out of bounds.

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

no