Inbound violation ?

[blacktiger]

I did not personally see this call but have had many questions about this play. I teach high school and also officiate. I was doing a game on Friday night so I did not see our school play.

On an inbound after a made basket, Team B is pressing Team A. Team A uses the throw the ball down the baseline to another player play. This is totally legal. Here comes the big question. AFter one pass along the baseline, Team A throws it back along the baseline to another player for a throw in. The referee blew it a violation and gave the ball to team B. Was he right? I am at school and do not have my book with me. I have had several people and players come up to me and ask about the play. They say that they have used the play before. I did not know what to tell them. I also work games with the official and know that he is very up on his rules. In no way am I questioning his call in a negative way. I did not see the play and something else may have happened that triggered the violation. Somebody help me out so I can let these kids know. I will look in my book tonight when I get home.

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