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Backcourt Violation

back*court vi*o*la*tionWhat Is Backcourt Violation In Basketball? Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of Backcourt Violation In Basketball?

There are two instances of a backcourt violation in basketball:

1. When an offensive player touches the ball in the backcourt, after it has already been brought into the front court and it hasn’t been touched by a defensive player last.

2. If the offense fails to bring the ball into the front court, or past the half court line, within 8 seconds after bringing the ball into play in an NBA and FIBA game. In a men’s college basketball game, the offense has 10 seconds to bring the ball past half court line. There is no time limit in a women’s college basketball game.

Examples Of How Backcourt Violation Is Used In Commentary

1. The offense is called for a backcourt violation after the Paul dribbles the ball off his foot and he grabs the ball after it goes into the backcourt.

2. The full-court press by the defense prevents the offense from getting the ball past the half court line in time, therefore resulting in a backcourt violation.

SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Backcourt Violation

The NBA and other leagues instituted a certain amount of time a team must bring the ball into the front court in order to help progress and speed up the game. In the past, teams would take their time in the backcourt and control as much of the time as possible, trying to run down the clock.

Today, with the time-limit enforced to get the ball over the half-court line, defensive teams will try to force a backcourt violation in order to get the ball back. For example, a defense will put on a full court press, hoping the offense won’t get the ball over in time or possibly force a turnover. This form of strategy is used more often at the end of games, in a tight contest.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Basketball

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