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

[Adam]

Originally Posted by OKREF

I disagree. The throw in legally ended when it was tipped, however, the tip doesn't mean there was team control, or player control of the ball in the front court.

4-12-3: Team control continues until:
a. The ball is in flight during a try or tap for goal
b. An opponent secures control.
c. The ball becomes dead.

4-4-1: A ball which is in contact with a player or with the court is in the backcourt if either the ball or the player (either player if the ball is touching more than one) is touching the backcourt.

PC control of the ball in the FC is never relevant.