Backcourt

[RookieDude]

I agree, I have struggled with this "contradiction" myself.

The only thing I could come up with is that "dribbling" the ball and "holding" the ball have different consequences, concerning the division line.
While "holding" the ball a player cannot have the three points...i.e. both feet and ball, be a factor as there are only two points...both feet.
While "dribbling" there is of course three points...both feet and the ball...that must be across the division line before said player has established himself in the frontcourt.
Therefore, I have to see these two plays differently as to the relationship of ball location....while "holding" the ball the ball is in frontcourt/backcourt location depending on which foot is the pivot foot Case Book 4.4.1 Ruling (b)
While "dribbling" from backcourt to froncourt, the ball is in the frontcourt when the ball and both feet of the dribbler touch the frontcourt entirely. Rule Book 4.4.6

Hopefully others on this forum will have a better explanation.

Dude