Backcourt violation?

[drinkeii]

But doesn't the ball not obtain frontcourt status until both feet of a player and the ball have moved it into the front court?

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by drinkeii

But doesn't the ball not obtain frontcourt status until both feet of a player and the ball have moved it into the front court?

That only applies to a player who is DRIBBLING the ball.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by drinkeii

But doesn't the ball not obtain frontcourt status until both feet of a player and the ball have moved it into the front court?

That's only on when there's a dribbler bringing the ball across the division line, David.

[Nevadaref]

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[drinkeii]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

That's only on when there's a dribbler bringing the ball across the division line, David.

As I recall, the rule doesn't say dribbling - it says for the player to be considered to be in the frontcourt, they must have both feet and the ball in the frontcourt - I'll look it up when I get home, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't day "when dribbling the ball".

[BktBallRef]

David, how long have you and I been posting on this board? Do you really think I'd be wrong about something like this?

4-4-6
During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when the ball and both feet of the dribbler touch the court entirely in the frontcourt.

[drinkeii]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

David, how long have you and I been posting on this board? Do you really think I'd be wrong about something like this?

Well, I'm asking - that's all - I don't remember anything in there that says "When dribbling" - and you can't presume something like that is in there - I'll look when I get home, which is in about 15 minutes...

BTW, can you email me a copy of that handheld rule book? That would come in great handy, me having a Treo 650 and all... Thanks in advance!

[BktBallRef]

NV, dammit!!! Now cut that out!!!

[Nevadaref]

Hey Tony,
Twice in one thread!!! ... ... ...

[BktBallRef]

I'll fix your a$$!

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

David, how long have you and I been posting on this board? Do you really think I'd be wrong about something like this?

4-4-6
During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when the ball and both feet of the dribbler touch the court entirely in the frontcourt.

Last edited by BktBallRef : Today at 04:02pm.

Editing your earlier post and deleting your later one...
Now, Tony, that's downright cheating!

[BktBallRef]

That was just a mispelling that I corrected.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by drinkeii

As I recall, the rule doesn't say dribbling - it says for the player to be considered to be in the frontcourt, they must have both feet and the ball in the frontcourt - I'll look it up when I get home, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't day "when dribbling the ball".

RULE 4, SECTION 4 BALL LOCATION, AT DISPOSAL

ART. 6 . . . During a dribble from backcourt to frontcourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when the ball and both feet of the dribbler touch the court entirely in the frontcourt.