FIBA - Article - 30.1.1
FIBA - Article - 30.1.1
Heading: Ball returned to the backcourt Sub Heading: Definition
"A team is in control of a live ball in its frontcourt when:
A player of that team is touching the frontcourt with both feet while holding, catching or dribbling the ball in the frontcourt, or
The ball is passed between the players of that team in the frontcourt."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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