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Old Sat Nov 18, 2000, 05:59pm
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Definition per HS Rule Book

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Originally posted by williebfree
Hello... This is a new to me, as is officiating. I am in my 2nd year of offictitating.) My Mentor could not clearly and decisively explain how team control has application to a game situation. Anyone willing to clarify this for me?

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Rule 4 Section 12 Control, Player and Team

Art.1...A player is in control of the ball when he/she is holding or dribbling a live ball inbounds. There is no player control during an interupted dribble.

Art.2...A team is in control of the ball when a player of the team is in control, while a live ball is being passed among teammates and during an interupted dribble.

Art.3...Team control continues until
a. The ball is in flight during a try ot tap for goal.
b. An opponent secures control.
c. The ball becomes dead.

Art.4...While the ball remains live a loose ball always remains in control of the team whose player last had control, unless it is a try or tap for goal.

Art.5...Team control does not exist during a jump ball or the touching of a rebound, but is re-established when a player secures control.

Art.6...Neither team control nor player control exists during a dead ball, throw-in, a jump ball or when the ball is in flight during a try ot tap for goal.