Back Court vs. Front Court.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

I guess my understanding hinges on team control for this sit.,
1) even though b deflected the pass into the backcourt,team control is still with a ?
2) If the ball hits the floor (in the backcourt after b's deflection) then b caused backcourt status?
3) if the ball doesnt hit the floor (in the backcourt after b's deflection) and a is the first to touch, b didnt cause the backcourt status ??
4) didnt b's deflection make him the last to touch ?
is 4-12-4 the main emphasis ?

1) Yes
2) yes
3) That's the issue -- can one player simultaneously be the last to touch and the first to touch. Most here would say no; NFHS has said yes