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 B scores on a breakaway layup. A-1 picks up the ball, steps out of bounds and tosses the ball in the direction of the official. The official does not touch the ball. The ball bounces along the end line out of bounds where it is picked up by A-2 who has stepped out of bounds. A-2 passes the ball to A-3 inbounds.
Is this legal?
The play is legal. After a score, the team making the throw-in may pass it directly inbounds or may choose to pass the ball to a teammate along the end line out of bounds. That player may then pass the ball inbounds. Of course, the pass inbounds must be released before five seconds have elapsed from the start of the throw-in. The throw-in started when A-1 stepped out of bounds with the ball.
(References: Rule 7-5-7, 9-2-4)
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