Basketball Out-of-Bounds Regulations If you step on or cross the boundary lines, you are out of bounds. It is only a violation if a player steps out of bounds and is the first player to touch it upon returning inbounds. When a player with the ball steps out of bounds, the ball is turned over to the opposing team. However, if that player was not touched by a teammate, then they can still enter the court with the ball. The use of this video on our website is free for non-commercial purposes. If you wish to make more money from it then please consider purchasing a license for it. Copyright infringement is not permitted.