BktBallRef was right!! (Sorry, Nevada)

[Scrapper1]

From the new casebook:

*9.9.1 SITUATION D: Team A is awarded a throw-in near the division line. A1's throw-in is deflected by B1; A2 jumps from Team A's frontcourt, catches the ball in the air and lands in the backcourt. RULING: Backcourt violation on Team A. The throw-in ends when it is legally touched by B1. A2 gains player and team control in the air after having left the floor from Team A's frontcourt, therefore having frontcourt status. As soon as A2 lands in the backcourt, he/she has committed a backcourt violation. The exception granted during a throw-in ends when the throw-in ends and is only for the player making the initial touch on the ball. (9-9-3)

[Zoochy]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

From the new casebook:

*9.9.1 SITUATION D: Team A is awarded a throw-in near the division line. A1's throw-in is deflected by B1; A2 jumps from Team A's frontcourt, catches the ball in the air and lands in the backcourt. RULING: Backcourt violation on Team A. The throw-in ends when it is legally touched by B1. A2 gains player and team control in the air after having left the floor from Team A's frontcourt, therefore having frontcourt status. As soon as A2 lands in the backcourt, he/she has committed a backcourt violation. The exception granted during a throw-in ends when the throw-in ends and is only for the player making the initial touch on the ball. (9-9-3)

WOW... I am glad we got a clarification on my play that was submitted for discussion back in November 2006.
Oh, by the way. How do I get the new casebook?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

How do I get the new casebook?

Through your local association, your state governing body or buy it direct from the FED.

[Zoochy]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Through your local association, your state governing body or buy it direct from the FED.

I guess I'll have to wait until I receive my basketball stuff from the State. I am guessing that will be about 3-4 weeks.

[just another ref]

I stand corrected. I don't necessarily agree with the logic, but it is not my place to do so. My remaining question has to do with the other play which Tony posted on the other thread:

A1 shoots, ball comes off the backboard and rim hard and bounds all the way out to the division line. A2 leaps from his FC, catches the ball while airborne, and lands in the BC. Is this a violation? Damn skippy it is.

Is this a violation on only team A? Is it significant that A was last in control?
Or would it also be a violation on B if A's shot is batted out to the division line and B1 jumps from his FC, secures control, and lands in BC?

I would think that it would have to be a violation on either team in this case, but I'm not gonna bet the farm on it.

[BktBallRef]

Damn, I get tired of being right all the time.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by just another ref

I stand corrected. I don't necessarily agree with the logic, but it is not my place to do so. My remaining question has to do with the other play which Tony posted on the other thread:

A1 shoots, ball comes off the backboard and rim hard and bounds all the way out to the division line. A2 leaps from his FC, catches the ball while airborne, and lands in the BC. Is this a violation? Damn skippy it is.

Is this a violation on only team A? Is it significant that A was last in control?
Or would it also be a violation on B if A's shot is batted out to the division line and B1 jumps from his FC, secures control, and lands in BC?

I would think that it would have to be a violation on either team in this case, but I'm not gonna bet the farm on it.

Consider these points and perhaps it won't be as difficult.

1-There is no Team A or Team B in this play.
2- It makes no difference which team shot the ball, who was on defense, who was on offense.
3- It's a loose ball, there's no team control and no one is "entitled" to the ball.

When player #12 jumps from his FC and grabs the ball, he has now established team control, the ball has FC status, and he is the last player to touch the ball in the FC. When he lands in the BC, he has committed a BC violation.

It's actually no different than the play Scrapper1 cited.

[Zoochy]

Where is the Throw-in?

Now I hope the rules maker take a look at these plays and come up with a solid clarification.
I would like the violation to be on the player catching the ball. Not the player throwing in the ball. Oh well.....

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Zoochy

WOW... I am glad we got a clarification on my play that was submitted for discussion back in November 2006.

Did you really expect one sooner? The season is underway in November 2006, and I think the rules committee only meets once per year (and it's very rare the mid-season interps are published). So, the have an answer for the next season -- sounds about right to me.