Question

List any three jump ball situations in basketball.

Answer 1

One way to start or continue basketball play is with a jump ball. It is comparable to a ball-up in Australian rules football and a face-off in field lacrosse and ice hockey. An official throws the ball into the air between two opposing players, who then try to seize control of it.

A jump ball will place the ball into play at the circle nearest to the following locations:

1. A ball is held.
2. Both teams cause the ball to go out of bounds.
3. It's unclear to an official who touched the ball last.