Violation or not - let's make a list

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by mark padgett

i don't think there's a situation that has been discussed here as much as "over and back" violations during a throw-in. How about if we make a comprehensive list that newbies (and others) can study and perhaps carry with them in their bags so they can review them from time to time? Here's a bunch of scenarios - you guys post the answers. In each case, a1 is the thrower-in and is inbounding in team a's frontcourt on the sideline.

A) a2 is standing in backcourt, jumps and catches the ball in the air and then lands with both feet in frontcourt.
that a back to front violation under feeble rules.
b) a2 is standing with one foot in frontcourt and one foot in backcourt and catches the inbound pass - he then lifts the frontcourt foot
this is a move learned by watching the karate kid. It is called the crane technique.
c) a2 is standing in frontcourt, jumps and catches the ball in the air and then lands with both feet in backcourt.
this play is sure to cause all spectators who watch nba tv to holler for backcourt.
d) same as a), except a2 lands with one foot in frontcourt and one foot in backcourt
since the player is jumping from the backcourt, the legality depends upon which foot touches first. Backcourt foot first is fine. Frontcourt foot first is a violation. Simultaneous is okay.
e) same as c), except a2 lands with one foot in frontcourt and one foot in backcourt
permissible under 9-9-3.
f) a2 is standing in frontcourt, the ball deflects off him into the backcourt and he retrieves the ball with both feet in backcourt
another play sure to get the howler monkeys in full throat.
g) while the inbound pass is in the air, coach a calls you a fu***ing idiot, the ball hits a2 in the head while he is standing in the frontcourt, caroms off and hits coach a in the crotch, doubling him over and causing him to scream

ok - g) was a trick example. We all know the correct answer is to laugh hysterically at coach a while issuing the flagrant t and hope someone had their video cam on.
agreed. That is the perfect ruling.
you can post other examples if you wish. Have fun, guys.