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Originally Posted by Bob Martin
Is the following statement true or false (I am told it is false): If A1 jumps from the front court and lands in the backcourt with an inbounds pass, A1 is considered to be located in the front court while airborne."
If it is false please let me know the rule reference. I do understand A1 has not violated by landing in the backcourt with the inbounds pass. Thanks.
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The statement is true. Some people incorrectly teach it as false because they believe that it helps officials with backcourt decisions.
I believe that it is better to teach both ball location and player location correctly and then impress upon people what the exceptions are to the backcourt rule. In short, it is best to have them recognize that such a play would indeed be a backcourt violation if not for the throw-in exception. That way the official has a proper understanding of all of these rules and when to apply the exceptions.