Would you call this violation?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Coach Bill

Sideline out-of-bounds in the backcourt. Player inbounds the ball to his teammate and then runs up the sideline out-of-bounds about 15-20 feet and then comes on the court. He passed behind the official as he was running up the sideline out-of-bounds. Did the official hand him the ball on the wrong side?

I thought it should have been called, but not really a big advantage gained. They were walking the ball up the court.

Originally Posted by Adam

Unless I'm seeing this wrong in my head, I wouldn't call this.

NFHS 10-3-2: A player shall not: Purposely and/or deceitfully delay returning after legally being out of bounds. PENALTY: (Section 3) Two free throws plus ball for division-line throw-in.


Adam:

I do not understand why you would not call this TF?

MTD, Sr.