Over & Back on Throw In

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

I'd stay away from the phrase "over and back," and try to just use rule book terminology when discussing this type of play/possible violation.

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Why? This one accurately describes the situation....unlike over-the-back. I don't think I know of a single official that says anything other than over-and-back.

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

Huh. Maybe this is a just me thing, then. I think it's an antiquated term that sounds very junior-high-official. It's not always an accurate term for what that violation is, it's not listed in the rule or case books to my knowledge (NFHS or NCAA), and the only place I know it exists is in the...wait for it...(sarcasm on) my favorite book of all time: the IAABO Officials' Manual, and only in the signal chart.

I personally say "backcourt" or "backcourt violation" while making the signal.

It is in the NFHS signal chart too...so I believe that makes it official.

And I challenge you to create a "backcourt" violation where over-and-back is not accurate.

I could probably, if I tried, come up with more reasons why backcourt is less accurate or less complete than over and back versus the reverse.