Throw In

[APG]

Originally Posted by Triad zebra

I can bounce the ball out of bounds and I can turn around and bounce the ball off the back wall. Why can't I bounce the ball off the back of the backboard as long as I complete my legal throw in within 5 seconds

Because the thrower released the ball toward the court as he's required to do within 5 seconds...once that happens, the thrower can't be the first to touch the ball. He also needs to release the ball and cause it to touch another player.

[Triad zebra]

Originally Posted by APG

Because the thrower released the ball toward the court as he's required to do within 5 seconds...once that happens, the thrower can be the first to touch the ball. He also needs to release the ball and cause it to touch another player.

The player has 5 seconds to release the ball INTO the court. The back of the backboard is not part of the court. Once the ball rebounds to A1 he would still have the opportunity to throw the ball to A2 who is on the court.