The document provides instructions and rules for administering a jump ball situation in basketball. It states that the ball should be tossed straight up slightly higher than players can jump. It outlines positioning and violations for the jumping players. Any violations result in possession going to the other team, while knocked balls or held balls between opponents result in alternating possession.

1. Tip Off The Toss should be… Straight Slightly higher than either player can jump Before the Toss… Check w/ officials and timer/scorer Indicate team directions Lastly sound whistle

2. Jump Ball Administration Players jumping will position themselves facing their basket and will have both feet within their half of the center circle. All other players will take a position outside of the center circle and must be set at the time of the jump. Teammates may not have adjacent positions if the opposing team indicates the desire to fill that spot. The tossed ball cannot be touched until it reaches its highest point, but must be touched before returning to the ground.

3. Jump Ball Violations The Ball is re-jumped if… Referee makes a bad toss Teams commit simultaneous violations If one team commits any violation the ball is given out of bounds to the opposing team. Team committing violation will receive the possession arrow. If ball is knocked out of bounds on the jump, opposing team gains possession. Possession arrow goes to the team who knocked the ball out of bounds. The jumper may not: Catch the jump ball Touch the ball more than twice Leave the center circle before the ball is secured Control the ball before a non-jumper has had the opportunity

4. Jump Ball Held Ball Jump Ball when opponents each have their hands on the ball and neither can establish possession Held Ball – when the defense prevents an airborne shooter from releasing the ball during a block RESULT  Alternating Possession

5. The Possession Arrow Possession Occurs for… Jump Balls Held Balls Out of bounds off both teams Official cannot determine correct possession Simultaneous free-throw violations Ball stuck between backboard and hoop