Backcourt?

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A1 is dribbling in backcourt, moves with his feet to the front court but the ball is being dribbled in backcourt. So far, so good, three points still apply. A1 now makes a one handed pass to team mate in back court. This is HTBT kind of moment.

Sit A: ( How it happened ) Ball is batted/passed off of dribble. Ball never comes to rest in players hand. I am C at the division line, 10' from play. Partner is trail across the court, 70' from play. Partner whistles BC violation. Game is post season HS, tight game, 4th qtr, team down has possession. IMHO, the bat was part of the dribble. Partner thought the bat was a pass, therefore not part of the dribble. What would you do?

Sit B: Ball comes to rest in players hand and then he passes to team mate who is in back court. I agree this is a BC violation. Any comments?

This situation led to a fairly long discussion in the locker room.