Over and Back - HS vs College

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by bannind

I believe that Jurassic and I are on the same page here and we are not referencing a 3 point attempt. The three points of contact rule you are thinking of, only affects the ball handler.

The three points of contact rule you are thinking of, only affects the DRIBBLER.

It does not apply to a player who is HOLDING the ball.

Originally Posted by TRef21

I agree. The ball handler needs 3. When established in the front court as player and lets say you have one foot in the back and one in the front court. Backcourt Violation. If go to the backcourt and both feet are there and receive a pass there its legal. I sure we all know that though.

NOT true. If you are touching the BC at all, you are in the BC. It makes no difference if you're straddling the line, you are in the BC.

[TRef21]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

The three points of contact rule you are thinking of, only affects the DRIBBLER.

It does not apply to a player who is HOLDING the ball.



NOT true. If you are touching the BC at all, you are in the BC. It makes no difference if you're straddling the line, you are in the BC.

Can you give a page reference in the book where it says is that so I can better understand the rule.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by TRef21

Can you give a page reference in the book where it says is that so I can better understand the rule.

In the NFHS rule book, see page 28--rule 4-4(specifically 4-4-6).Also see page 30--rule 4-13......and page 37-rule 4-35.