The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
A-1 has the ball in his frontcourt. A-1’s pass to A-2 is deflected by B-1 off of A-2’s leg into the backcourt. The ball is recovered in the lane by A-1
Handle the situation.
Since Team A was the last to touch the ball in the frontcourt, this is a backcourt violation. Since the ball was touched in the lane, the ensuing throw-in shall be from the endline. It should be remembered that when a violation occurs in a team’s backcourt, the ensuing throw-in is from the frontcourt of the team making the throw-in. Therefore, one of the four “magic” spots needs to be used.
(References: 9-9-1, 9-9-Penalty)
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Very Good Play. Correct and we must remind ourselves about the New Rule (Frontcourt- 4
designated spots). Thanks!