Jump ball violation: What have you here?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BlueDevilRef

I went back and watched again. I think he leaves circle illegally before the other jumper touches it.

In addition, he also caught it before jump ended. So I still maintain violation. Without the aid of this video, I don't know what any of us would do if this happened live. Looks like from video, they let the play stand and played on

Yes, it's definitely a violation for catching the ball. And, I'd hope we would all get it (even if it was a bit delayed because of the surprise factor).

But, I do have an interest in the "circle" question -- I did hear of a college game where both jumpers moved their feet (or a foot at least) into the other half of the circle as they prepared to jump (unclear whether this was before or after the toss). Should (by rule) this have been a violation?

I think for all these purposes (and certainly in the OP) the NCAA and FED rules are the same.