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Originally posted by Dennis Flannery on 11-15-1999 09:11 PM
This is different, in your words the 10 second count starts once the ball hits the floor.
>> Only while Team A is in control of the ball, as team control for Team A does not end merely by B1 batting the ball. <<
When you inbound the ball, no count starts until the ball is touched. There are different things covered by the same rule, that have different calls.
>> This IS a different situation. During a throw-in, there is NO team control until a player on the court gains control. At that point, team control begins along with your 10-count (provided Team A gained control and is in their backcourt).
I'm sticking with Ken Roberts on this one. Ken has stated the proper rule references above to back his case.
You also didn't answer what you would do if B1 deflects the ball backcourt, it rolls to a stop and no one goes and picks it up (or touches it). Would you let the ball lay there indefintely? Let the entire quarter run out? It's in team control in the backcourt - you have to have a count...
Regards,
dk