Tip on shot rebound

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by Jimgolf

Logically, then, if the player is batting the ball toward another player, rather than away from other players as stated above, then the player is in control.

Jim, the important thing is not where the player bats the ball (toward a teammate or away from an opponent). The important thing is that the player either bats or holds the ball. Batting (regardless of the direction of the bat) does not establish player control. Remember that player control is established ONLY by holding or dribbling a live ball inbounds. Otherwise, no player control.