This is also true if it is imminent the offensive player will exit this area. If that continuous motion ceases, the previous 3-second count is continued. Under these conditions, the 3-second count is discontinued while his continuous motion is toward the basket. Allowance may be made for a player who, having been in this area for less than three seconds, is in the act of shooting at the end of the third second.
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An offensive player shall not remain for more than three seconds in that part of his free throw lane between the endline and extended 4’ (imaginary) off the court and the farther edge of the free throw line while the ball is in control of his team.In (b) above, free throws may or may not be awarded, consistent with whether the penalty is in effect ( Rule 12B-Section VIII).In (a) above, if there is a violation by each team, or if the official makes a bad toss, the toss shall be repeated with the same jumpers.In (a) above, the ball is awarded to the opposing team on the sideline nearest the spot of the violation.If the violation or foul occurs prior to the ball being legally tapped, neither the game clock or shot clock shall be started.During a jump ball, a personal foul committed prior to either team obtaining possession, shall be ruled a “loose ball” foul.A player shall not violate the jump ball rule ( Rule 6-Section VII).If the violation occurs during a throw-in, the opposing team retains possession at the spot of the original throw-in with all privileges, if any,.If the violation is by the defense while the ball is in play, the offensive team retains possession of the ball on the sideline nearest the spot of the violation but no nearer the baseline than the foul line extended.If the violation is by the offense, the ball is awarded to the opposing team on the sideline nearest the spot of the violation but no nearer to the baseline than the free throw line extended.A player may not use any part of his leg to intentionally move or secure the ball.The ball accidentally striking the foot, the leg or fist is not a violation. Kicking the ball or striking it with any part of the leg is a violation when it is an intentional act.A player shall not kick the ball or strike it with the fist.The ball is awarded to the opposing team at the original spot of the throw-in. EXCEPTION: After a field goal or free throw as a result of a personal foul or the start of a period, the thrower-in may run the end line or pass to a teammate behind the end line.Ball is awarded to the opposing team on the sideline nearest the spot of the violation but no nearer the baseline than the foul line extended.Ī thrower-in shall not (1) carry the ball onto the court (2) fail to release the ball within 5 seconds (3) touch it on the court before it has touched another player (4) leave the designated throw-in spot which is one step to his left or right (5) throw the ball so that it enters the basket before touching anyone on the court (6) step on the court over the boundary line before the ball is released (7) throw the ball out-of-bounds without it being touched by a player in the game (8) exit the playing surface to gain an advantage on a throw-in (9) hand the ball to a player on the court. A pass or fumble which touches his backboard, basket ring or is touched by another player.
A player shall not run with the ball without dribbling it.EXCEPTION: On a throw-in which goes out of bounds and is not touched by a player in the game, the ball is returned to the original throw-in spot.The ball is awarded to the opposing team at the boundary line nearest the spot of the violation. A player shall not be the last to touch the ball before it goes out-of-bounds.