Airborne and backcourt

[dan74]

Sorry, I know this has been discussed, but I'm still not clear:

"A1 is inbounding the ball near the division line and throws the ball in to A2 who jumps and while off the floor secures control of the ball, and then lands in the backcourt." Violation?

I believe it's a violation and the exception of 9-9-3 doesn't apply, right?

Thanks ahead of time!

[BktBallRef]

Wrong.

Why do you think it doesn't apply?

[dan74]

Although it appears I'm wrong, here's my thinking.

A2 is airborne and secures control, which I thought establishes player and team control, and, as a result, the throw-in ends. I thought at that point we'd then go to 4-35-3...airborne player has the same status as when that player was last in contact with the floor.

[Ed Maeder]

Read 9-9-3 again. It states during a throw-in. Your example is a throw-in, and the exception applies until the player makes a normal landing.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by dan74

Although it appears I'm wrong, here's my thinking.

A2 is airborne and secures control, which I thought establishes player and team control, and, as a result, the throw-in ends. I thought at that point we'd then go to 4-35-3...airborne player has the same status as when that player was last in contact with the floor.

Then what situation would this exception apply to?

[dan74]

Good point...9-9-3 must apply to something. After reading it a couple times it has finally sunk into my think head. Thanks.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by dan74

Good point...9-9-3 must apply to something. After reading it a couple times it has finally sunk into my think head. Thanks.

Your think head?

Yes, the rule allows the player to do exactly what he did.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Your think head?

As opposed to his "other" head.

[Cuse Kid]

So what's the correct call here? Backcourt violation or not?

[Adam]

the exception applies, and it's not a violation.

[Gimlet25id]

Originally Posted by dan74

Although it appears I'm wrong, here's my thinking.

A2 is airborne and secures control, which I thought establishes player and team control, and, as a result, the throw-in ends. I thought at that point we'd then go to 4-35-3...airborne player has the same status as when that player was last in contact with the floor.

I agree with everyone that this isn't a violation.

Let me put a little twist on the play...B1 tips the throw in pass and A2 jumps from F/C, catches the ball in the air, lands in the B/C. Anything?

[Cuse Kid]

This would be a violation because the throw-in ended when it was legally touched by B.