On The Floor Is The Appropriate Description Here ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

The NFHS removed that Case Play several years ago without comment. Jurassic cited it on this forum before though. So if you search with his username, you may find it.

Good idea. Thanks Nevadaref. A Forum search yielded no results. I did a Google search and learned a lot about the dinosaurs of the Jurassic Period, but I did find this:

10.6.1 SITUATION E: B1 attempts to steal the ball from stationary A1 who is holding the ball. B1 misses the ball and falls to the floor. In dribbling away, A1 contacts B1's leg, loses control of the ball and falls to the floor. RULING: No infraction or foul has occurred and play continues. Unless B1 made an effort to trip or block A1, he/she is entitled to a position on the court even if it is momentarily lying on the floor after falling down. (7-4-1, 2)

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Every player is entitled to a spot on the playing court provided such player gets there first without illegally contacting an opponent.