Wrong Way to Start Quarter

[johnnyrao]

My only confusion in this is where the OP says A2 realizes it and crosses the division line for a backcourt violation. I thought that, in this case, where everyone is lined up incorrectly, the officials stop play when they realize it, and then just turn everyone around and continue on. I don't think this would be a BC violation. Wouldn't you stop the play, turn everyone around and give A a throw-in at the spot closest to where A2 is and then continue in the correct direction? If A2 had driven the length of the court and scored at the wrong basket (but the one everyone thinks is right) it would still be Team As points, right?

[buckrog64]

I've seen something like this set up as a designed play usually at the beginning of a quarter. A goes to the wrong end of the court on purpose. B follows. So A's real basket is unguarded and wide open. Thrown-in, dribble dribble dribble, then layup. This was going on in Iowa, primiarily in the girls games and the athletic union said that the officials should watch for this and not let it happen. Take time to notice how the teams are set and if they seem to be going the wrong way, let them know. Once they put the hammer down on this play, I haven't seen it happen since.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by buckrog64

I've seen something like this set up as a designed play usually at the beginning of a quarter. A goes to the wrong end of the court on purpose. B follows. So A's real basket is unguarded and wide open. Thrown-in, dribble dribble dribble, then layup. This was going on in Iowa, primiarily in the girls games and the athletic union said that the officials should watch for this and not let it happen. Take time to notice how the teams are set and if they seem to be going the wrong way, let them know. Once they put the hammer down on this play, I haven't seen it happen since.

WOW! I believe that the athletic union in Iowa has overstepped. What are the officials supposed to do, not let the players line up in the backcourt? Deem all trick plays illegal?

I don't see how this is either enforceable or proper.