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Over-And-Back Violation

o*ver and back vi*o*la*tionWhat Is Over-And-Back Violation Definition In Basketball - Meanings & Examples

What Is The Definition Of Over And Back?

1. When an offensive player who has possession of the ball crosses over the half-court line (with both feet) into their opponent’s court, then steps back over the half-court line back into their half of the court. This is a violation in basketball and results in a turnover.

A player must have possession or touch the ball when they cross back into their backcourt to be called for over-and-back. A player can cross back over the half-court line, without possession of the ball, and not be called for over-and-back.

Examples Of How Over And Back Is Used In Commentary

1. Wade brings the ball up court, but while evading the defender, his foot touches the half-court line and gets charged with over-and-back.

SportsLingo Goes The Extra-Inch With The Meaning Of Over And Back

The purpose of the over and back rule is to give restrictions to the offense on where they are allowed to possess the ball. After the ball handler has crossed half court within eight seconds, they can no longer go back across the half court line. By doing so, this makes the game more competitive. For instance, if the defense were to put on a full-court press, and the over and back rule was not in place, the ball handler could simply run all over the court, trying to out maneuver the defender. By eliminating half the court, the offense must then move the ball forward, therefore progressing the game forward.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Basketball

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