A Microburst Of Mayhem ...

[BillyMac]

The jump ball is a forgettable anachronistic formality, a microburst of mayhem, as outdated as two-hand set shots, laced basketballs, peach baskets, and chicken wire cages around the perimeter of the court.

That being said:

6-1-2-A: The ball becomes live when: On a jump ball, the tossed ball leaves the official’s hand(s).

6-3-1: For any jump ball, each jumper must have both feet within that half of the center restraining circle which is farther from his/her basket.

6-3-7-B: Neither jumper must: Leave the center restraining circle until the ball has been touched.

6-3-8: The jump ball and the restrictions in 6-3-7 end when the touched ball contacts one of the eight non-jumpers, an official, the floor, a basket or backboard. 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.

Regarding 6-3-7-B, touched by whom?

The non-jumpers only?

Also the jumpers?

Any player?