backcourt violation

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Before the dribbler attains front court status, both feet and the ball must enter the front court. If one of the three doesn't enter the front court, the dribbler hasn't entered the front court and thus no back court violation may ensue. The center line itself is always part of the back court.

Allow me to translate.

All 3 points, both feet and the ball must be in the FC before FC status is achieved. If he steps back into the BC or bounces the ball in the BC after all 3 points are in the FC, it's a violation.

When a player is holding the ball, we're only concerned with the feet. The division line "plane" is not an issue.