Ball Location (Status), At Disposal

Question 1

If the ball or player is touching the backcourt, what is the status of the player?

Answer 1

Backcourt

Question 2

If neither the ball and player is touching the backcourt, what is the status of the player?

Answer 2

Frontcourt

Question 3

If a ball is in flight and the player who passed/shot the ball is in the back court, what is the status of the ball while it is in flight? Why?

Answer 3

Backcourt because it retains the same status of when the player last touched the ball

Question 4

Can the ball touch the front face or edges of the backboard?

Answer 4

Yes, treated as it is inbounds.

Question 5

If a player bounces the ball on the backboard, is it considered part of a dribble?

Answer 5

No. (4-15-1)

Question 6

Going from backcourt to front court, what must happen in order for the player to establish front court status?

Answer 6

3 points of contact - 2 ft and ball

Question 7

List (4) situations when the ball is at the disposal of player.

Answer 7

1. When it is handed to the thrower-in, FT shooter
2. When it is caught to the FT shooter or thrower-in
3. After a goal when it’s available to the thrower-in and the official starts their throw in count
4. On the floor at the spot