During a jump ball, A1 taps the ball. A2 takes off from Team A’s frontcourt and catches the ball while in the air. A2 lands with:
(a) both feet in frontcourt and then steps to backcourt with one foot;
(b) one foot in backcourt and one in the frontcourt; or
(c) both feet in the backcourt.
Team control is not established until A2 catches the ball. Violation in
(a). Legal in
(b) and
(c).
(4-12-6; 9-9-3)
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