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Originally Posted by Texref
By definition of Player Location, if they are touching OOB, they are considered OOB. OOB is not considered to be part of the playing surface. Otherwise why do we call an OOB violation when they just barely touch the line?
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We do not call a violation on a player who steps OOB; I don't know of any competent official who does.
We do, however, call a violation on a player who causes
the ball to be OOB: 9-3-1. So, how can a defender, who does not have the ball, be called for a violation?
9-3-2 addresses a player leaving the court for an unauthorized reason, and the committee has clearly stated that this involves intent. The committee has also clearly stated that plays involving momentum, etc. are allowed. So, if you feel the defender has stepped OOB
on purpose, then, by all means, call the violation. But, if there is any doubt on intent, then the defender has only lost LGP, as per 4.23.3 B.
I have yet to see any rules backing for the claim that a player with OOB status is always responsible for contact.