Player out-of-bounds and ball out-of-bounds

23.1.1

A player is out-of-bounds when any part of the body is in contact with the floor, or any object other than a player above, on or outside the boundary line.

23.1.2

The ball is out-of-bounds when it touches:

• A player or any other person who is out-of-bounds.
• The floor or any object above, on or outside the boundary line.
• The backboard supports, the back of the backboards or any object above the court.

23.2.1

The ball is caused to go out-of-bounds by the last player to touch or be touched by the ball before it goes out-of-bounds, even if the ball then goes out-of-bounds by touching something other than a player.

23.2.2

If the ball is out-of-bounds because of touching or being touched by a player who is on or outside the boundary line, this player causes the ball to go out-of-bounds.

23.2.3

If a player moves out-of-bounds or to the player’s backcourt during a held ball, a jump ball situation occurs.