Player A dribbles fully into the frontcourt, then picks up his dribble. With a defender in his face he takes a step back into the back court and passes to a teammate in the front court. His pivot foot is of course still in the front court. Many years ago (like 25), this was not a violation, as he maintained possession in the frontcourt and passed to a teammate in the frontcourt.
Is this now a violation? Anyone know when this rule was changed?
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