FIBA - Article - 28.1.2
FIBA - Article - 28.1.2
Heading: 8 Seconds Sub Heading: Rule
"The team has caused the ball to go into its frontcourt whenever:
The ball, not in control of any player, touches the frontcourt.
The ball touches or is legally touched by an offensive player who has both feet completely in contact with the frontcourt.
The ball touches or is legally touched by a defensive player who has part of the body in contact with the backcourt.
The ball touches a referee who has part of the body in contact with the frontcourt of the team in control of the ball.
During a dribble from the backcourt to the frontcourt, the ball and both feet of the dribbler are completely in contact with the frontcourt."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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