Backcourt Violation called (Video) - Was this the right call?

[just another ref]

No violation 9-9-3

[ilyazhito]

Originally Posted by just another ref

No violation 9-9-3

I would agree. Since this was a throw-in, a player is permitted to jump from the front court and land in the backcourt without violating. This is not NBA or FIBA, where such actions would normally be illegal.

[Nevadaref]

Not a backcourt violation due to the throw-in exception part of the rule, even though the player lands first with his right foot in the frontcourt and then his left foot in the backcourt. However, he then takes another full step with his right foot without dribbling, which is a traveling violation.

The only way that this would be a backcourt violation under current NFHS rules is if the defender guarding the thrower tipped the pass. That would eliminate the throw-in exception for the offensive player catching the ball. It does not look like that is the case in the video.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Not a backcourt violation due to the throw-in exception part of the rule, even though the player lands first with his right foot in the frontcourt and then his left foot in the backcourt.

Agree.

During a throwin, any player may legally jump from his, or her, frontcourt, secure control of the ball with both feet off the floor, and return to the floor with one, or both, feet in the backcourt. The player may make a normal landing, and it makes no difference whether the first foot down is in the frontcourt, or the backcourt.

Same exception for any player during a jump ball, or for a defensive player in making a steal.

Nice video JRutledge. Thanks.