The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
Team A is trailing by 2 points late in the game. After a timeout, A-1, who is on the backcourt end line, softly tosses the ball inbounds. A-2 allows the ball to roll toward the frontcourt. The coach wants a five-second violation ruled. Should the official continue the five-second count? If not, when should the ten-second count begin?
Once the ball is released on a pass directly into the court, the five-second count should be terminated. The ten-second count should not begin until player control is gained inbounds.
(References: Rule 9-2-4, 9-8, 4-12-1, 4-12-2)
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Very Interested Play. Correct and this Play might stump some. Need to know when
the Ten Second starts. Thanks.