Over and Back???

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Originally posted by cmathews
A1 brings the ball up the court throws a long pass (from the back court) , intended for A2.

You said it: A1 threw a "long pass." Since team control remains with Team A on a pass, and since the backboard is treated as the frontcourt floor, you have a violation here when A1 catches the pass in the backcourt.