Player Position

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by Richard Ogg
The key is if A1 loses control of the ball or not. If control is really lost (e.g., ball bounces off of foot) then it is legal. If the player simply goes OOB and returns to be the first to touch the ball, then OOB. It doesn't matter how many times the ball bounces, the issue is if the player is in control or not.

If the player is in control, then the player (by definition) must either be holding or dribbling the ball. Either way, it's a violation as soon as that player touches OOB. Returning to the court, being the first to touch, etc. are irrelevant in this situation.