As I was reviewing my pre-season test, I noticed another change to Rule 9-9 that I don't think has been mentioned. 9-9-3 provides the exception in certain circumstances for an airborne player to jump from his/her own frontcourt, secure the ball and land in the backcourt.
Prior to this year, it was stated that a player from the "team not in control" was given this exception, and then it provided three examples -- during the jump ball, throw-in or while on defense. Now, however, only the examples remain in the rule. The phrase "team not in control" was deleted.
Is this a big deal? It changes at least one play that I can think of (because it was on the exam):
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A1 releases a try for goal, which is unsuccessful. During rebounding action, A2 bats the ball toward Team A's backcourt. A3 jumps from his/her frontcourt, catches the batted ball and lands in his/her backcourt.
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Previously, A3 would have been covered by the exception in 9-9-3. But since A3 is not on defense, and this is not a jump ball or throw-in, the exception (as written) no longer applies.
How many ways can you screw up one rule?????
