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Originally Posted by Y2Koach
So non-movement only applies to those lined up on the circle. Non-jumpers not lined up on the circle (within 3 ft of the circle) may move, as long as they do not enter within 3ft of the circle?
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That is basically correct.
The senior official from your scrimmage was totally WRONG. There is no rule requiring the players not on the circle to remain stationary during the jumpball. It is sad to hear that he was incorrectly training new officials.
As other have stated there is only a restriction that prevents these players from coming up and taking a position on/around the center restraining circle.
Also many do not know this, but the players who start out in a position on the circle may actually back straight up past three feet and then move around. They don't have to stay put either. This is why what you wrote above is not 100% correct.
Sadly the "hold your spots" concept is one of the myths of basketball that many officials perpetuate.
It only applies in a very limited sense. I tell my fellow officials not to say that. It is misleading.