Backcourt violation per NCAA rules

[smmarsh12]

In this case, A2 had both feet anyway---the other official's concern was that A2 jumped in the air after the ball was in the air--and he swore this was the rule. That would require the back official to know when the ball left A1's hands and when A2 left his feet----too much for him to see. Not sure where he came up with this idea---but I'm glad you guys have helped to clarify. Does anyone know of a link that might clarify as well or something I can print off?

[mick]

Originally Posted by smmarsh12

In this case, A2 had both feet anyway---the other official's concern was that A2 jumped in the air after the ball was in the air--and he swore this was the rule. That would require the back official to know when the ball left A1's hands and when A2 left his feet----too much for him to see. Not sure where he came up with this idea---but I'm glad you guys have helped to clarify. Does anyone know of a link that might clarify as well or something I can print off?

Finding a justification for a misinterpretation by an official is very difficult, whether the official swore, yelled, or just talked loudly.

The rules do not tell us all the things that are legal; they tell us some legal things and all the things that are not legal.

If you take a look at Rules 4-4-1 thru 7 and Case 4.4.1 Situation, you can see the ball in your case was never considered to be in the backcourt.