RULE NO. 6—PUTTING BALL IN PLAY—LIVE/DEAD BALL
Section III—Jump Balls in Center Circle
a. The ball shall be put into play in the center circle by a jump ball between two opponents:
(1) At the start of the game
(2) At the start of each overtime period
(3) A double free-throw violation
(4) Double foul during a loose ball situation
(5) The ball becomes dead when neither team is in control and no field goal or infraction is involved
(6) The ball comes to rest on the basket flange or becomes lodged between the basket ring and the backboard
(7) A double foul which occurs as a result of a difference in opinion between officials
(8) An inadvertent whistle occurs during a loose ball
(9) A fighting foul occurs during a loose ball situation
b. In all cases above, the jump ball shall be between any two opponents in the game at that time. If injury, ejection or disqualification makes it necessary for any player to be replaced, his substitute may not participate in the jump ball.
