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-5 and B-5 both tap a jump ball. The ball bounces off A-5’s shoulder and hits the floor. A-5 catches the ball before any other player touches the ball.
Handle the situation.
This is a legal play. Although A-5 is not allowed to control the ball before the jump ball ends, the jump ball ends when the ball touches or is touched by a non-jumper, an official or touches the floor. After that any player, including the jumpers, can recover the ball.
(References: Rule 6-3-7, 6-3-8)
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