Yellow 4 goes for a lay-up and defender Black 35 blocks the shot. The referee calls a goal tending violation and awards 2 points to Yellow 4. Article 31. 2.1 Goaltending occurs during a shot for a field goal when a player touches the ball while it is completely above the level of the ring and; It is on its downward flight to the basket, or After it has touched the backboard. Outcome: Correct decision from the referees. Black 35 touched the ball on its downward flight to the basket while it was completely above the level of the ring on a shot for a field goal. 2 points shall be awarded to Yellow 4.