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Originally Posted by ilyazhito

6-3-8 NOTE states that if the jumpers fail to touch the ball on the initial toss, they will be ordered to jump and touch the ball on the re-toss. This implies that the same jumpers will have to jump if the jump ball is repeated.

Great citation ilyazhito. Is this the Holy Grail we've been seeking?

6-3-8 Note: During a jump ball, a jumper is not required to face his/her own
basket, provided he/she is in the proper half of the center restraining circle.
The jumper is also not required to jump and attempt to touch the tossed
ball. However, if neither jumper touches the ball it should be tossed again
with both jumpers being ordered to jump and try to touch the ball.

This citation seems to forbid a replacement, or a substitute jumper (unless said jumper is bleeding, injured, or disqualified) in Situation 1 and Situation 2 (below).

Situation 1: Official tosses the ball to begin the game. Jumpers A1 and B1 are unable to touch the tossed ball and the ball hits the floor. The ball became live with the toss, the game officially starts, but the clock didn't start. Team A coach requests that starter A2 jump in the re-tossed jump ball. A1 is not injured nor is A1 bleeding.

Situation 2: Similar to Situation 1 to begin the game, but before the re-tossed jump ball, Team A coach wants to substitute A6 for jumper A1. A6 is waiting on the X in front of the table and is ready to be the new jumper. A1 is not injured nor is A1 bleeding.

Discussion?