When Tossing the Ball Inbounds?

Any of the five players on offense may inbound the ball. When the official hands the inbound passer the ball he has five seconds to get rid of it or it is a violation. The inbound passer will be told to hold his spot and cannot run from that spot.

Who inbounds the ball in basketball?

Inbounding the Ball

An offensive player can inbound the ball to a teammate as he steps over the out-of-bounds line. The in-bounder can jump, move his feet, and even back up as long as he stays in a 3-foot wide spot on either side of him.

What does it mean to inbound the ball?

1. This is the area that is between the baseline and sidelines in a basketball court where the game is played. 2. This term is also used to describe bringing the ball back into play by using a throw-in. A player will inbound the ball after a scoring a basket, foul or any other dead ball.