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• Held balls — Two players from opposite teams grab the ball simultaneously
• Simultaneous fouls — Double fouls during a loose ball
• Ball stuck on rim — Rare, but it happens
• Start of 2nd and 4th quarters — Arrow determines who gets the ball
• Overtime periods — New jump ball, but arrow continues for AP situations
1. Opening tip: Team that loses the jump gets the arrow
2. Whenever the arrow is used, it flips to the other team
3. The arrow stays set between quarters (except after overtime tip)
4. Used in college, high school, and youth basketball
5. NBA uses jump balls instead—no arrow needed
If caught before the next possession situation, correct it. If the wrong team already got the ball, it's usually too late. Prevention: flip immediately after every use.
Overtime starts with a new jump ball, and the arrow is set based on who loses that tip. But the arrow from regulation doesn't matter—it's a fresh start.
Jump balls favor taller players. Alternating possession is considered more fair, especially in youth basketball where height varies wildly.
The official scorekeeper tracks it. The scoreboard operator may also display it. Refs make the call, but the book is the official record.
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