I disagree with #15.A-1's pass to A-2 in the frontcourt is deflected by A-2 and hits the official who is standing on the division line.A-2 catches the ball in the frontcourt. Official rules this a backcourt violation. Is the official correct?
Yes, the official is correct.
1) Team A had team control.
2) The ball had attained FC status.
3) Team A was last to touch the ball before it went into the BC.
4) Team A was first to touch the ball after it went into the BC.
4-4-4: "A ball which touches a player or an official is the same as the ball touching the floor at that individual's location."
Credit to those who posted on Thread:
http://www.officialforum.com/thread/22651