Backcourt violation or not?

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by cdmterp

A1 dribbles the ball in the backcourt. A1 passes the ball to A2 who receives the ball in the air and lands with one foot in the backcourt and one in the frontcourt. A2 passes the ball to A3 who is in the backcourt. Is this a backcourt violation? Why or why not?

If your situation said "one foot in the backcourt THEN one foot in the frontcourt", then NO. Because . . .

If it said "one foot in the frontcourt THEN one foot in the backcourt," then YES. Because . . .

If it said "one foot in the backcourt and one in the frontcourt SIMULTANEOUSLY," then NO. Because . . .

(This all assumes the pass recipient was in the frontcourt before jumping and landing on his feet, which is, I think, where you're coming from. If not, then it's a whole different kettle of fish. If fish are really ever found in kettles.)

. . . of Rule 9-9 and 4-4-1,2 and related Casebook citations. Check those out and see if you'd agree.