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Originally posted by BktBallRef
Okay, we discussed this one on a different board and it kinda got buried. Here goes:
A1, standing at the division line for the throw-in.
A2, in the BC, runs towards the FC.
A1 passes the ball in.
A2 leaps from the BC, catches the ball, lands with one foot in the FC first, then in the BC with her second foot.
Now, before you answer, take a thorough look at rule 9-9-3.
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That is a great question. The way I read it, it is still a violation.
"A player from the team not in control. (defensive player or during a jump ball or throw-in)..." There is no team control on a throw-in. Because of that, A2 qualifies as a player on a team not in control of the ball. Team A does not have team control on the throw-in.
Therefore, she may legally jump from her FC, secure control of the ball while in the air, and return to the BC without penalty. "The player may make a normal landing and it makes no difference whether the first foot down is in the frontcourt or backcourt."
Because this statement follows the description above, I read it applies specifically to that situation. In your example, the player did not jump from FC to BC, but went from BC to FC. Touching the ball in the air starts the clock and ends the throw-in. Landing in teh FC assigns her FC status. Subsequently placing her 2nd foot in the BC is a violation.