Jump ball

[Ballbasketball]

During a jump to start the game both players tip and return to the floor. Can the player retap the ball again? The rule says two tips is legal. The only problem is this in the air?

[Terrapins Fan]

You do not have to jump in the air to touch the ball, the ball is supposed to be tossed higher than the jumpers can jump and there to get it on the way down.

If they don't jump and tap it legal.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Ballbasketball

During a jump to start the game both players tip and return to the floor. Can the player retap the ball again? The rule says two tips is legal. The only problem is this in the air?

Why is this a problem? When the ball hits the floor the jump ball has ended? And this is very possible to tape twice while still in the air. I see it rather often in many cases.

Peace

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

You do not have to jump in the air to touch the ball, the ball is supposed to be tossed higher than the jumpers can jump and there to get it on the way down.

If they don't jump and tap it legal.

Though if neither jumper touches the ball before it hits the floor, re-do it.

Just thought I'd throw that part in there.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Ballbasketball

The only problem is this in the air?

I'm confused by the problem.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by bas2456

Though if neither jumper touches the ball before it hits the floor, re-do it.

Just thought I'd throw that part in there.

I would do the same, but it also depends on how you define should. Some people take it as ought to and not a must.

[Dad]

Originally Posted by Ballbasketball

During a jump to start the game both players tip and return to the floor. Can the player retap the ball again? The rule says two tips is legal. The only problem is this in the air?

You can tip twice before the ball hits the floor. Whether you are in the air or on the floor doesn't matter. Also, once the ball hits the floor the jump ball is now over and either jumper can grab the ball.

[bas2456]

Originally Posted by Dad

I would do the same, but it also depends on how you define should. Some people take it as ought to and not a must.

Of course you would do the same. 6-3-6.

[BigCat]

6.3.7

[ODog]

Originally Posted by Dad

Also, once the touched ball hits the floor, the jump ball is over and either jumper can grab the ball.

Key word in bold.