AboutBret Temple Expertise My expertise happens to be in Basketball Officiating. So I can answer any question pertaining to Basketball Rules.
Experience I have been a Basketball Official now for over 15 years, officiating from junior basketball Leagues all the way up to the High school Level.
Education/Credentials El Sorrino Officials Association Basketball School
Question Player A is dribbling at the top of the key. He picks ball up to pass. Player B fakes coming to the ball and does a backcourt cut. Player A throws the ball where he thought player B would be prior to the back door cut. Player A runs down and retrieves his pass before it goes out of bounds. What is the correct call for Player A if any??
Answer Aaron,
the call should be traveling, although I have seen very similar scenarios where the official doesn't make the call. You cannot pass to yourself. Now, if player A fumbles the ball, then player A is allowed to retrieve it. If the Official feels Player A's intentions were to pass the ball, and no teamate was there to receive the pass, player A cannot retrieve the ball. I hope that helps.
