Offensive Three-Seconds, player remains in lane for longer than 3 seconds Jump Ball Violation, jumper contacts the ball before it reaches its apex Jump Ball Violation, jumper contacts the ball before it reaches its apex
“This is an example of a jump ball violation committed by a participating jumper. The jumper in the blue uniform, Al Horford, steals the toss by touching the ball before it reaches its apex. This is a violation, as the ball must reach the apex of its toss before either jump ball participant can touch it. Following the violation, the ball would be awarded to the opposing team at the sideline nearest the spot of the violation, and the ball must be inbounded into the new frontcourt.”