I'm Not Angry, I'm Disappointed (Backcourt and Team Control)

[Adam]

No, there are two options:
1. Return the definition of team control to what it was, and change the definition of a team control foul to include a foul committed by the throw in team from the start of the throw in until team control is established.

2. Put a note in the BC rule itself. Something to the effect of, "Following a throw in, BC restrictions do not begin until player control has been established in bounds."

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Adam

No, there are two options:
1. Return the definition of team control to what it was, and change the definition of a team control foul to include a foul committed by the throw in team from the start of the throw in until team control is established.

2. Put a note in the BC rule itself. Something to the effect of, "Following a throw in, BC restrictions do not begin until player control has been established in bounds."

Agreed. I noticed this too and was not happy about it as well. But the intent of the rule is clear, but it would be nice if the rules clearly reflected that as well.

Peace

[Adam]

The intent is clear for those who know it. Newer officials don't necessarily have access to all that. And veterans who only pay half attention sometimes will read a rule a few years after it comes out and will notice team control now exists on a throw in and they'll think, "hey, this now affects a throw in." I've seen it, and "yeah, but they said in an email" isn't going to help.