An alternating-possession throw-in results from which situation?

An alternating-possession throw-in occurs in specific situations set forth by the rules. The situation that directly leads to an alternating-possession throw-in is when there is a held ball. A held ball is defined as a situation where two players from opposing teams simultaneously gain possession of the ball, resulting in a stoppage in play. Instead of awarding the ball to one team or another, the rules dictate that the possession will alternate in subsequent situations.

In contrast, a simultaneous free-throw violation does not necessarily call for an alternating possession since it deals more with infractions during free throws. Similarly, all double fouls, while they result in the cancellation of players' fouls, do not dictate an alternating-possession scenario as they do not involve held ball situations. A live ball lodging between the backboard and the ring results in a jump ball at the next opportunity but does not create a situation requiring an alternating possession. Therefore, the held ball situation is the clear and correct reason for initiating an alternating-possession throw-in.