joint possession on a pass

[KWH]

Originally posted by Exkalybr
Key words here are "Joint Possession". When both the offense and defense possess the ball at the same time. There actually is NO change of possession. The offense still has the ball. Now if both come down with the ball at the same time and are still on their feet, THEN the defender takes the ball, that is when you have a change of possession and the defense has the ball.

Exkalybr-
You post is incorrect.
It is not possible for the defense to gain control of the fooball on the play you desrcibe. If (as you described above) "both come down with the ball at the same time and still on their feet" The play is immediatly over, the ball becomes (and should be blown) dead, and is awarded to A at that spot. Any action occuring after this point is merely action during a dead ball and (unless a personal foul or usportsmanlike occurs) is ignored!
Please see:
NFHS Rule Book 7-5-4, and,
NFHS Case Book 7.5.4
I hope this helps.