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Regarding a held ball in a streetball game. How is it called when two players have simultaneous possession? Since there is no possession arrow and no jump ball, what call is made and by whom?

Asked by Menchi over 7 years ago

See the answer in the previous question.

Does the home team have a right to "the last change" ie, the right to match the visitor's substitutions, as in hockey? If yes, is it a custom or a rule? How does it work on a neutral court, such as during a tournament? TY

Asked by RodK over 6 years ago

There is no provision for last substitution, but preventive officiating would slow down when a sub is called in to allow the other team to counter. Remember, once in, a sub cannot come out until after the ball is live and the clock is started.

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When player makes a pass, he can’t be the first one to touch the ball. But how do you define it’s a pass, is it the intention, pick up the ball with 2 hands, or palm ball then throw to another player (basically dead ball is it a dead ball)? (q1/2)

Asked by Antuxity almost 7 years ago

It depends on whether the dribble ended (being picked up, palming the ball, etc) then you cannot be the first to touch the ball except if the player accidentally drops the ball - called a muff.

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Have you ever had something thrown at you?

Asked by Your best bro about 7 years ago

No, not me. But a fellow referee told me once the visitors thought he was a homer, and people threw pennies on the floor at him.

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The ball was passed to me. It was a high pass. I needed to jump, but the defender impeded my ability to jump. He didn't step on my foot, but his foot was above mine in a way that didn't allow me to jump when my foot met his on the way up. a foul?

Asked by xian about 7 years ago

See answer above. My advice, jump vertically and if there is contact your opponent should be charged.

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fter I ended my dribble, and put down my left foot as my pivot foot. Can I step thru and jump off my right foot to do a layup? And is NBA and FIBA allowed this move? Sorry for asking the same question twice!

Asked by Joseph over 7 years ago

You need to be precise with your question. The rulebook does not define stepping through. It lays out the rules based on what can be done after you establish your pivot foot. So again, if your left foot has been established as your pivot, then you can step on your right foot and lift your left. You cannot then put down your left or drag your right.

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If the home team has the possession arrow to start the 2nd period and the inbound pass is stolen by the visiting team, does the possession arrow change or stay for the home team since they never possessed the ball?

Asked by CrockC over 7 years ago

The arrow is changed. The home team used up their possession.

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Regarding a held ball in a streetball game. How is it called when two players have simultaneous possession? Since there is no possession arrow and no jump ball, what call is made and by whom?

Does the home team have a right to "the last change" ie, the right to match the visitor's substitutions, as in hockey? If yes, is it a custom or a rule? How does it work on a neutral court, such as during a tournament? TY

When player makes a pass, he can’t be the first one to touch the ball. But how do you define it’s a pass, is it the intention, pick up the ball with 2 hands, or palm ball then throw to another player (basically dead ball is it a dead ball)? (q1/2)

Have you ever had something thrown at you?

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The ball was passed to me. It was a high pass. I needed to jump, but the defender impeded my ability to jump. He didn't step on my foot, but his foot was above mine in a way that didn't allow me to jump when my foot met his on the way up. a foul?

fter I ended my dribble, and put down my left foot as my pivot foot. Can I step thru and jump off my right foot to do a layup? And is NBA and FIBA allowed this move? Sorry for asking the same question twice!

If the home team has the possession arrow to start the 2nd period and the inbound pass is stolen by the visiting team, does the possession arrow change or stay for the home team since they never possessed the ball?

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Regarding a held ball in a streetball game. How is it called when two players have simultaneous possession? Since there is no possession arrow and no jump ball, what call is made and by whom?

Does the home team have a right to "the last change" ie, the right to match the visitor's substitutions, as in hockey? If yes, is it a custom or a rule? How does it work on a neutral court, such as during a tournament? TY

When player makes a pass, he can’t be the first one to touch the ball. But how do you define it’s a pass, is it the intention, pick up the ball with 2 hands, or palm ball then throw to another player (basically dead ball is it a dead ball)? (q1/2)

Have you ever had something thrown at you?

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The ball was passed to me. It was a high pass. I needed to jump, but the defender impeded my ability to jump. He didn't step on my foot, but his foot was above mine in a way that didn't allow me to jump when my foot met his on the way up. a foul?

fter I ended my dribble, and put down my left foot as my pivot foot. Can I step thru and jump off my right foot to do a layup? And is NBA and FIBA allowed this move? Sorry for asking the same question twice!

If the home team has the possession arrow to start the 2nd period and the inbound pass is stolen by the visiting team, does the possession arrow change or stay for the home team since they never possessed the ball?

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