Sideline throw-in near mid-court. Throw-in is to an airborn A1 who has front court status who taps the ball into the backcourt. Ball is retrieved by A2.

Backcourt? Is this play on TH's quiz?

Mulk,
The tap does not constitute player control (holding, dribbling).
No player control.
No team control.
No violation. :)
mick

Mick,

Would it matter if the play were worded so that A1 was going to be in trouble (potential trap) if he caught the ball near the intersection of the division line and sideline. knowing this he taps the ball to A2 in the backcourt. I guess the real question is would you consider that tap as "being in player control"?

Nope, a "tap" isn't considered to be possession. It's an attempt to contact the ball in order to direct or re-direct it's path. R4-40-5 gives you the basic premise.