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CoaachJF
As williebfree has already said there is no such foul as "Over the Back" identified in the rulebook. When "Over the Back" is called by an official (cringe), what has most likely happened is a violation of
Rule 4-36 ART.2: ...To obtain or maintain legal rebounding position, a player may not
a. Displace, charge or push an opponent.
b. Extend shoulders, hips, knees or extend the arms or elbows fully or partially in a position other than vertical so the freedom of movement of an opponent is hindered when contact with the arms or elbows occurs.
c. Bend his/her body in an abnormal position to hold or displace an opponent.
d. Violate the principle of verticality.
The correct signal for reporting this foul would usually be the push signal.
A player may elevate him/herself over an opponent to secure a rebound so long as they do not violate the above rule. Many will want the "over the back" foul called when a player makes an athletic play and does not foul the opponent (displacement is usually the key here) in doing so.
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