Backcourt Violation (Video)?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by xyrph

I teach my players that to establish frontcourt, the ball handler has to cross the half court line with both feet touching the frontcourt AND the ball must touch the frontcourt as well.

If you're teaching your players how to become basketball officials, that's good direction.

If you just want your players to avoid backcourt violations, tell them to avoid catching a pass, ending a dribble, or pivoting with the ball, anywhere near the division line. Less chance of officials making a backcourt violation mistake under these conditions. I taught that over twenty-five plus years of coaching middle school players.