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Originally Posted by Rich
Similar type thing:
Opening jump. Ball tipped by A1. Ends up hitting the floor. A1 retrieves ball. Coach goes nuts, says that the player can't catch the jump. Told him the jump ended when the ball touched the floor.
The rule's the rule.
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I prefer to tell them that "the jump ball restrictions end when the ball hits the floor" as that seems to more clearly address their complaint. Sure, it means the same to you and I, but I think it helps with getting the coach to understand it.