Backcourt violation?

[dbogcpa]

It was not a "smack", the player leaped, secured ball with one hand and threw it back toward midcourt. I guess the question is, can a player gain control of the ball while not touching the court?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by dbogcpa

It was not a "smack", the player leaped, secured ball with one hand and threw it back toward midcourt. I guess the question is, can a player gain control of the ball while not touching the court?

Yes.

You just changed the play -- that changes the result.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by dbogcpa

It was not a "smack", the player leaped, secured ball with one hand and threw it back toward midcourt. I guess the question is, can a player gain control of the ball while not touching the court?

It happens all the time, that's why there's an exception built into the backcourt rules for throw ins.