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 all levels from Youth basketball Leagues all the way up to the High school Level.
Education/Credentials El Sorrino Officials Association Basketball School CIF (California Interscholastic Federation)Certified
Question Bret,
My understanding (different from most announcers) is that an inbounding player-not after a made basket-does not need to maintain a pivot foot, but must stay within about 3 feet left to right.
Is this still true for all levels of play?
Thanks,
Paul
Answer Hi Paul.
That is correct. When a player is handed the ball by the official in any situation other than after a made basket, the player has a 3 foot area side to side and forward and backward they are allowed to move in. If they go beyond that, it's an in-bounding violation.
