Rebounding action/ out-of bounds

[just another ref]

In reality, I can see where out of bounds would often be the call. However, in the OP it is a given that both players are "securely holding the ball" while still airborne. With this in mind, is held ball a possible legitimate call?

yes

[APG]

Originally Posted by just another ref

In reality, I can see where out of bounds would often be the call. However, in the OP it is a given that both players are "securely holding the ball" while still airborne. With this in mind, is held ball a possible legitimate call?

yes

I suppose it's technically possible, but (and maybe it's just me), I'm not determining whether the ball can't be controlled w/o undue roughness that quickly at any level except girls 7th grade "C" ball.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

I suppose it's technically possible, but (and maybe it's just me), I'm not determining whether the ball can't be controlled w/o undue roughness that quickly at any level except girls 7th grade "C" ball.

I'll give it to them just because they were able to both get the ball in the air at the same time. Rare enough event, I'm going to the arrow on that one.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by just another ref

In reality, I can see where out of bounds would often be the call. However, in the OP it is a given that both players are "securely holding the ball" while still airborne. With this in mind, is held ball a possible legitimate call?

yes

Which is why I allowed for the possibility, but I normally (except low level girls games where both players just give up once two sets of hands touch the ball) require some action that shows me that neither player can get the ball free without undue force. That's virtually impossible to do while airborne.

Although Nevadaref's example is one which I normally call a HB rather than a foul, so I'm rethinking this.

The play I normally see is a defender gets his hand on the ball and moves to try to get a better grip; but by moving steps OOB.