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Originally Posted by Nevadaref
rainmaker,
This is because of the old wording of the rule. It 2002-03 the backcourt rule was structured as 9-1, 9-2, exception 1, exception 2, note. In 2003-04 one of the "Major Editorial Changes" was "9-3-3 New Article was added to replace the previous exceptions and note." So the rule now has the form 9-1, 9-2, 9-3.
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In the 02-03 rulebook exception 1 states: It is not a violation when
after a jump ball or a throw-in, a player is the
first to secure control of the ball while both feet are off the floor and he/she then returns to the floor with one or both feet in the backcourt.
As written here, the play we have kicked around so much is clearly legal. NFHS made a "major editorial change" here. When I look under the major editorial changes this year, every one starts with the word "clarified." This change did not clarify anything for me, so does anyone have the 03-04 book, which should state the details of this change?