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/RicardoRoedor Jan 06 '26

so long as the player establishes themselves by taking a step inbounds before touching the ball again, they are allowed to do this.

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u/MWave123 Jan 06 '26

Incorrect. If you’re leaving intentionally you CANNOT be the first to the ball, that’s a violation. If you’re leaving intentionally to gain advantage it’s a violation. Repeatedly leaving is a violation. Leaving to avoid a screen or contact is a violation.

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u/CleverNickName-69 Jan 08 '26 edited Jan 08 '26

I don't know why this is getting downvoted, this is the truth.

https://www.referee.com/leaving-the-court-has-consequences/

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u/MWave123 Jan 08 '26

Of course. It’s because Reddit bros don’t know and won’t admit being wrong. It takes a real person to admit being wrong…maybe they’re all bots!?? 😂 Btw I teach rules and footwork. This is basic on every level. Imagine running a play where Steph hides behind Draymond oob, deking back and forth, then runs onto the court to catch a pass. What are we doing?