Question

Explain the following term in Basketball.

Twenty-four-second rule

Write down the following:

'24' second rule

Answer 1

Whenever a player gains control of a live ball on the playing court, his team must attempt a shot for a field goal within 24 seconds.

1. To constitute a shot for a field goal within twenty-four seconds:
   1. The ball must leave the player's hand(s) before the twenty-four seconds device signal sounds.
   2. After the ball has left the player's hand(s), the ball must touch the ring or enter the basket.
2. When a shot for a field is attempted near the end of the twenty-four seconds period and the signal sounds while the ball is in the air.
   1. If the ball enters the basket, no violation that has occurred the signal shall be disregarded and the goal shall count.
   2. If the ball touches the ring but does not enter the basket, no violation has occurred will be considered, and the signal shall be disregarded with the continuation of the game.