A1 jumps to try for goal or to pass the ball. B1 leaps or reaches and is able to put his/her hands on the ball and keep A1 from releasing it. A1:
(a) returns to the floor with the ball; or
(b) is unable to control the ball and it drops to the floor.
A held ball results immediately in
(a) and
(b) when airborne A1 is prevented from releasing the ball to pass or try for goal.
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