Inbound pass

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by kltuck
Where do the books address the term "Basketball Play?" Using that train of thought, if a coach said dribble down the court and bounce the ball off the nearest opponent that would make it an official basketball play and therefore legal? Can't buy that. I understand that everyone has opinions and interpretations but I try to find my basis for decisions in the book where possible.

I just don't agree, that doesn't make me right.

If you don't agree and you try to find your basis for your decisions in the book, then please cite something out of the book that would make that play illegal then.

I'm always willing to learn.

PS- you may want to check out casebook play 9.5.3 during your search for a rules citation that will back up your position:
"A1 is dribbling in backcourt and ends the dribble, but defensive pressure prevents a pass to A2. A1 then passes the ball so that it touches B1. A1 recovers the loose ball in backcourt and dribbles again.
RULING: NO VIOLATION. When A1's pass was touched by, or touched another player, he/she may start a new dribble. The 10-second backcourt count continues".

PPS- That's not MY opinion or interpretation. It's the NFHS's opinion, interpretation and rule.