Backcourt question

[Dave9819]

I was reading the rule book, and just want to make sure I am understanding correctly.

The rule book states that a player can jump from his/her front court, catch the ball while in the air, and land in their backcourt without committing a backcourt violation during a jump ball, throw-in, or while on defense.

So, if, on a throw-in by Team A, even if the ball is tipped by either team, Team B can jump from their front court, catch the ball in the air, and land in their backcourt with no violation?

Thanks!

[maven]

Correct. The throw in exception would no longer apply after a tip, but the defense exception would.

[APG]

I think that's incorrect...NFHS told us last year that we judge all backcourt plays as before and this was a backcourt violation before team control was added to the throw-in.

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by Dave9819

I was reading the rule book, and just want to make sure I am understanding correctly.

The rule book states that a player can jump from his/her front court, catch the ball while in the air, and land in their backcourt without committing a backcourt violation during a jump ball, throw-in, or while on defense.

So, if, on a throw-in by Team A, even if the ball is tipped by either team, Team B can jump from their front court, catch the ball in the air, and land in their backcourt with no violation?

Thanks!

Check out 9-9-3 and Case Book 9.9.1 - "The exception granted during a throw-in ends when the throw-in ends and is only for the player making the initial touch on the ball."

[maven]

Originally Posted by Rob1968

Check out 9-9-3 and Case Book 9.9.1 - "The exception granted during a throw-in ends when the throw-in ends and is only for the player making the initial touch on the ball."

THAT exception ends. But the exception for the defense remains in effect.

[APG]

Originally Posted by maven

THAT exception ends. But the exception for the defense remains in effect.

Again, I don't think this is true as I believe this was a backcourt violation before team control was added to the throw-in and that we're suppose to judge backcourt plays as we always have before.

[APG]

2007-2008 Basketball Interpretations:

SITUATION 7: Team A is making a throw-in near the division line in the team's backcourt (Team B's frontcourt). A1's throw-in is deflected by B1, who is applying direct pressure on A1. B2 jumps from his/her frontcourt, catches the ball in the air and lands in the backcourt. RULING: Backcourt violation on Team B. The throw-in ends with B1's deflection (legal touch). When B2 gains possession/ control in the air, he/she has frontcourt status. A backcourt violation has occurred when B2 lands in backcourt. (9-9-1; 9-9-3)

As far as I know that ruling hasn't changed, and since NFHS told us last year that we called backcourt plays as we have before even w/o team control added to the throw-in, I think the OP's play is technically a backcourt violation.

[Sharpshooternes]

Originally Posted by APG

2007-2008 Basketball Interpretations:

SITUATION 7: Team A is making a throw-in near the division line in the team's backcourt (Team B's frontcourt). A1's throw-in is deflected by B1, who is applying direct pressure on A1. B2 jumps from his/her frontcourt, catches the ball in the air and lands in the backcourt. RULING: Backcourt violation on Team B. The throw-in ends with B1's deflection (legal touch). When B2 gains possession/ control in the air, he/she has frontcourt status. A backcourt violation has occurred when B2 lands in backcourt. (9-9-1; 9-9-3)

As far as I know that ruling hasn't changed, and since NFHS told us last year that we called backcourt plays as we have before even w/o team control added to the throw-in, I think the OP's play is technically a backcourt violation.

It seems that the case play and rule as written are contradictory on this scenario. Isn't B still on defense in this play? Even thought the throw in has ended because of B1's tip, B is still on defense as A still is in team control. B2 secures the ball in the air and lands in the backcourt.
Article 3 states "During a jump ball, throw-in or while ON DEFENSE, a player MAY JUMP HIS/HER FRONTCOURT, SECURE CONTROL OF THE BALL WITH WITH BOTH FEET OFF THE FLOOR AND RETURN TO THE WITH ONE OR BOTH FEET IN THE BACKCOURT. the player may make a normal landing and it makes no difference whether the first foot down is in the frontcourt or backcourt.

What am I missing?

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by APG

2007-2008 Basketball Interpretations:

SITUATION 7: Team A is making a throw-in near the division line in the team's backcourt (Team B's frontcourt). A1's throw-in is deflected by B1, who is applying direct pressure on A1. B2 jumps from his/her frontcourt, catches the ball in the air and lands in the backcourt. RULING: Backcourt violation on Team B. The throw-in ends with B1's deflection (legal touch). When B2 gains possession/ control in the air, he/she has frontcourt status. A backcourt violation has occurred when B2 lands in backcourt. (9-9-1; 9-9-3)

As far as I know that ruling hasn't changed, and since NFHS told us last year that we called backcourt plays as we have before even w/o team control added to the throw-in, I think the OP's play is technically a backcourt violation.

Until the NFHS defines offense and defense, this will always be an issue.

In spite of this interp, I agree with maven. I truly don't see why B1 wouldn't be considered a defender in this situation, which means that there's an exception and no violation has occurred, throw-in or not.