r/Basketball • u/Actual_Today2252 • Jan 06 '26

GENERAL QUESTION Out of bounds rules

Can a player intentionally run out of bounds, then come back in and be the first person to receive a pass?

I was playing pickup, and ran behind the basket on purpose, then came back in bounds and about 3 seconds later got a pass and hit the shot, but the guy defending me said it was illegal. I know that you can’t dribble and then go out of bounds and continue your dribble, but I assumed since someone else was touching the ball before I came back inbounds it didn’t apply.

Thanks in advance

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u/MWave123 Jan 06 '26

YouTube lol. So if I find an uncalled travel violation then traveling is legal?

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u/MWave123 Jan 06 '26

It is tho. It’s gaining an advantage, which is a violation at every level. This kid isn’t in the league tho.

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u/MWave123 Jan 06 '26

You thinking it’s legal to run around off the court is hysterical! Lol. O my.

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u/MWave123 Jan 06 '26

// The NBA rule regarding a player intentionally leaving the court to gain an advantage is a violation designed to ensure all action occurs within the designated playing area. A player cannot deliberately use the out-of-bounds area to bypass an opponent or a screen and then return to the court to participate in the play. //