The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
Late in the fourth quarter, A-1 is making a throw-in on the backcourt endline. A-1 releases the ball so that it is rolling along the floor. A defensive player starts to run up to the ball. A-1 realizing that his teammate A-2 will not pick up the ball in time, runs up to the ball and deflects it to A-2.
Handle the situation.
This is a throw-in violation by A-1. By rule, A-1 cannot be the first to touch the ball after it is released on a pass inbounds. Team B will be awarded the ball at the designated spot on the endline closest to the spot of the original throw-in.
(References: 9-2-6)
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