Question

Explain the ‘8’ second rule in basketball.

When does an eight second rule apply to the game of Basketball?

Write down the following:

‘8’ second rule

Explain the Eight Second Rule.

Answer 1

Whenever a player gains control of a live ball in his backcourt, his team must cause the ball. to go into its front court within 8 seconds. The eight (8) second period will continue with any time remaining when the same team that previously had control of the ball is awarded a throw-in in the backcourt, as a result of:

1. A ball having gone out of bounds.
2. A player of the same team having been injured.
3. A jump ball situation.
4. A double foul.
5. A cancellation of equal penalties against both teams.