If A1’s throw-in pass is touched by A2, will the possession arrow switch?

In basketball, the possession arrow is relevant mainly during jump ball situations or after certain situations such as a held ball. However, when it comes to a throw-in, the rule states that the possession arrow does not switch simply because the ball is touched by a teammate.

In this case, if A1's throw-in pass is touched by A2, the possession remains with Team A. The reason for this is that the original throw-in by Team A has not been completed until the ball is legally touched by a player from Team B or the ball passes into the playing area beyond the throw-in boundary. Since A2 is a member of Team A and merely touched the ball during the throw-in, Team A retains possession, and thus the possession arrow does not switch to Team B.

This helps ensure clarity and continuity for the team that initially had possession, especially regarding their opportunities to score and maintaining the flow of the game. The possession arrow only switches in certain situations, like after a held ball or when specific fouls occur, not as a direct result of a teammate's touch during a throw-in.