In jumper ball, a jumper ball is a way to start or restart play. The referee throws the ball up in the air between two opposing players, who jump to try and tap it to a teammate. This method is used at the beginning of each half and after situations like a double foul, a simultaneous possession dispute, or when the ball becomes dead. Elaboration:
- Restarting Play: They are also used to restart play after certain situations, such as a double foul (two players from opposing teams commit fouls at the same time).
- Alternating Possession: After a jumper ball, the team that does not win possession in a jump ball gets the possession next time a jumper ball occurs.
- Starting Play: Jump balls are used to begin each half of a basketball game.
