Out/In bounds

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Jqb12

and be the first to touch the ball?

The "first to touch" concept is an NCAA rule.

[Freddy]

For further rules bases, see Casebook 7.1.1 B.

Another way to put it, the returning player, upon touching the ball, must have something in and nothing out. The reason that's important is because some erroneously think that inbounds status must be established with two feet. Not so, at least in NFHS.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

For further rules bases, see Casebook 7.1.1 B.

7.1.1 SITUATION B: A1 blocks a pass near the end line. The ball falls to the
floor inbounds, but A1, who is off balance, steps off the court. A1 returns
inbounds, secures control of the ball and dribbles. RULING: Legal. A1 did not
leave the court voluntarily and did not have control of the ball when he/she did.
This situation is similar to one in which A1 makes a try from under the basket and
momentum carries A1 off the court. If the try is unsuccessful, A1 may come back
onto the court and regain control since A1 did not leave the court voluntarily and
did not have control of the ball when he/she did.

[APG]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The "first to touch" concept is an NCAA rule.

NBA concept as well...depending on the situation