gradually eliminated from the code. However, there are still certain procedures which depend on
what constitutes a play and when a play ends. This affects sections such as 7-10, 8-8 and I1I-l-Second
paragraph and Note.

Case I: The application to the ending of a dribble can be easily made through reference to 7-10
and to play situations 94 and 112. There is often confused thinking in connection with the distinction
between a player bringing a dribble to an end and committing a violation. Give special consideration
to play 97 and review the relationship between when a dribble ends and when a violation (if one
exists) is committed.

Case 2: In relating this question to the right of a player to return the ball to his back court, con-
sider the following: The rule states that a player may return the ball to his back court following an
out of bounds play, jump ball, etc. The question arises as to when the out of bounds play ends, i.e.,
when the return to the back court actually follows the out of bounds play and when it follows a play
which occurs after the out of bounds play ends.

Illustration: Al throws the ball from out of bounds to A2 in his back court. A2 dribbles the ball
to his front court and circles back with the dribble to bring the ball to the back court. Has the return
followed an out of bounds play and is it legal? It has been ruled (play situation 152) that this is an
illegal return. Such a ruling can be justified if it is assumed that the out of bounds play ends when
the ball is taken across the division line. The same application might be made to a jump ball play
or a try-for-field goal. Unless some such theory is adopted, it would be theoretically possible for a
try for goal to rebound to a team's back court and for Al to recover the ball, dribble it to his front
court and pass it into his back court.

Case 3: The note under II-! is quite definite with respect to when a play ends and these should
be related to the illustrations which have been mentioned.
REPORT II

Tricky Sections

Certain sections of the rules can be easily confused because situations which are somewhat similar
are affected by different sections of the rules.
WHICH VIOLATIONS OR FOULS MAY BE CALLED WHEN DISCOVERED A CONSIDERABLE
TIME AFTER THEY OCCUR?
Penalize whenever discovered:

|. Player re-enters more than 3 times.

2. Player fails to report.

3. Player changes numbers without reporting it.

4. Team takes excess time-out.

5. 6th player is on the court while ball is in play.
Do not attempt correction if infraction is discovered after watch has been started following the
infraction:

1. Al is awarded free throw and it is attempted by A2.

2. Al makes unsuccessful attempt to throw free throw in B's basket.

3. Al throws field goal in B's basket and BI throws ball in from out of bounds at the end.
For Review: Have the group check the answers below.

IN WHICH OF THESE SITUATIONS IS THE PENALTY AUTOMATICALLY DECLINED?

|. Free throw by Al is successful and BI is in lane too soon. Yes De
2. Al attempts successful free throw for technical foul and steps over free
throw line too soon. ¥ee No
3. During free throw by Al, BI pushes A2 but ball goes in basket. ¥ee No
4. On jump at free throw circle, Al taps ball in basket and BI crosses restrain-
ing circle too soon. Yes Ne
5. On jump at free throw circle Al taps ball in basket and BI leaves jumping
position before ball is tapped. Yes Ne
6. Al tries and while ball is circling ring, Bl touches net or ring but ball goes
in basket. Yes Ne
7. Al is fouled while attempting try but continues his arm motion and ball
goes in basket. ¥es No
8. On free throw by Al, BI and A2 are in the lane too soon. See No €enterball.
9. On free throw by Al, BI waves arm to disconcert the thrower but ball goes
in basket. Yes Ne
10. Free throw for technical is unsuccessful and Al steps over free throw line too soon. Yes Neo

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