[jdmara]

Originally Posted by bas2456

That's where my question lies. To me, the last tap-back by A looked intentional, like he was tipping it back to a teammate. So I guess my question, then, is does an intentional tap-back constitute control?

Great question. This situation is commonly misunderstood by spectators of the game.

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

Look at 4-12-1 and 4-12-2; they tell you the definition of player and team control. Team control is established once there is player control. And, player control is established by a player "holding or dribbling a live ball inbounds".

Since an "intentional tap" does not meet any of the criteria, player control has not been established.

I agree with M&M

-Josh