Play of the Day #370 (2023-24)

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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 attempts a throw-in pass from the sideline that hits the side edge of the backboard.  A-1 steps inbounds and recovers the ball before any other player has touched the ball.

Handle the situation.


This is a throw-in violation.  Regardless of what the ball may touch on the court, during a throw-in the thrower is not permitted to touch the ball until a teammate or an opponent has touched the ball or been touched by the ball.  

If this violation occurs in the backcourt of Team A, the ensuing throw-in for Team B will be from one of the four designated throw-in spots or “magic” spots closest to the spot of the original throw-in.  If in the frontcourt of Team A, the ensuing throw-in will be from the spot of the original throw-in.

(References: Rules 9-2-2, 9-2-6)


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About Paul Behr

A former high school basketball coach and a former ABA basketball official. An IAABO-certified basketball official for 43 years and an IAABO Life Member. Currently an active high school basketball official in South Carolina. Interpreter of IAABO Board 403 in South Carolina.

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