Thread: NFHS Backcourt
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Old Fri Sep 28, 2012, 07:10pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camron Rust View Post
Assuming A1's foot remained in contact with the backcourt until the ball was released, you would be correct (that it was not a violation).

However, if A1 (who was holding the ball) were to lift that backcourt foot, they would instantly gain frontcourt status. Such a lifted foot gains frontcourt status not by touching in the frontcourt but because the other foot is in the frontcourt and the lifted foot is not touching the backcourt.
Camron:

When I checked the case book, I found Case 9.9.1 which you've described above.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Jenkins
Both you and the official are wrong (as described).
Thanks for the explanation/clarification, Bob.
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