The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
During a jump ball A-5 taps the ball before it reaches its highest point. The officials rule a re-jump. Were the officials correct?
Handle the situation.
The officials were NOT correct. Jumpers are not permitted to touch the ball until it reaches its highest point. Team B should have been awarded the ball on the sideline for a designated spot throw-in. The alternating possession arrow should be set pointing to Team A’s basket when the throw-in begins.
(References: Rule 6-3-7a, 9-6, 6-4-1, 4-3-3a)
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Very Interesting Play. A-5 violated by tapping the ball before it reached the highest point.
Team B’s ball, NO RE-JUMP.