Another dreaded backcourt

[Art N]

A is inbounding on sideline in there front court. A1 passes to A2 who catches the ball (control) with one foot in the frontcourt and then steps with the other into the backcourt. A brother official called this a backcourt and asked what I would have called. I don't think it's a violation. Can anyone shed a light on this?

[Sven]

As I understand the situation you're describing, I'd call it over and back. The inbounds player established control and front court location as soon as he caught the ball with one foot on the floor (assuming he was not leaping to catch the pass).

When he put the other foot down in the back court, the violation occurred.

If I'm mistaken, it will soon be duly noted by one of the many knowlegeable referees who post regularly on this board. Speaking of whom, let me add my two cents in saying how much I appreciate the thoughtful responses I read here. Always a pleasure to visit and learn.

Sven

[mick]

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Originally posted by Sven on 02-22-2000 01:20 AM
As I understand the situation you're describing, I'd call it over and back. The inbounds player established control and front court location as soon as he caught the ball with one foot on the floor (assuming he was not leaping to catch the pass).

When he put the other foot down in the back court, the violation occurred.


Sven

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Sven,
You are on the right page.
Keep it up.
mick

[jackgil]

Right call -

But what if A1 receives pass with right foot in frontcourt and left foot in backcourt, then pivots right foot to backcourt? This is not a backcourt violation as he never established front court status. Agree, disagree?

[jackgil]

thats A2, not A1.

[Todd VandenAkker]

That's right, Jack. But the kicker there is, IF the player picks up his left (backcourt) foot as part of a pivot and then puts it right back down in the backcourt still, he has just committed an over-and-back violation. In other words, he can pivot with his BACKCOURT foot, but can't with his frontcourt foot (unless his left foot next lands in the frontcourt and stays there). Gotta be quick on our toes to recognize that one promptly!

[Bart Tyson]

Todd, Are you sure about picking up the back court foot and putting it right back down in back court? Never having the 3-point status?

[bob jenkins]

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Originally posted by Bart Tyson on 02-22-2000 03:19 PM
Todd, Are you sure about picking up the back court foot and putting it right back down in back court? Never having the 3-point status?

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Todd is correct. The "three point status" applies only during a dribble from back- to front court.

See 4-4-6 (three points) and 4.4.1(a) (lifting backcourt foot).

[Bart Tyson]

Thank you for the info, i wasn't aware of this.

[jackgil]

Good point Todd! --- you really have to pay attention out there to make the correct call on backcourt violation. Thanks.