AP reference
 

In a game last night, team A was awarded the ball from AP. After a five-second violation, the ball was handed to team B.

The table asked what about the posession arrow. I told them it stayed with team A since the ball was never successfully inbounded. My partner disagreed. I don't have my book here and was wondering if someone had one handy that could cite me a reference before I go back for the rest of the tourney today. Thanks!

See NFHS rule 6-4-4/5. Arrow is lost if the throw-in team violates.

You had 'er wrong.

The arrow switches... If the throw in team violates, change the arrow. 6-5-5

nuts
 

But if the throw-in occurs, and the ball is instantly tied up again, the arrow stays team A, correct?

Incorrect. The arrow should switch as soon as the throw-in ends. If the A1, the thrower, reaches the ball across the plane and B1 comes in and causes a held ball, then the arrow would remain the same with Team A attempting another AP throw-in