What occurs when A2 and B2 simultaneously control the opening jump ball?

The situation in which both A2 and B2 simultaneously control the opening jump ball leads to the requirement for another jump ball to occur between any two opponents. This is in line with the rules governing jump balls in basketball, where possession is determined through a fair contest between players. A simultaneous control means that neither team has clear possession, necessitating a re-jump to fairly allocate ball control.

When a jump ball scenario results in simultaneous control, the game rules dictate that the possession arrow remains unchanged, and a new jump ball is conducted. This ensures that the opening possession does not unfairly favor one team over the other, maintaining the integrity of the game from the start. The additional choices do not align with the standard basketball rules: awarding points or allowing play to continue without resolution would undermine the need for fair competition at the jump ball. Similarly, giving the ball to the team closest to the jump circle fails to reflect the protocol established in these circumstances.