In the case of a held ball situation resulting from a deflected pass, how does the team possession change?

In a held ball situation that results from a deflected pass, the possession arrow switches immediately. This is due to the fact that the rule for held balls indicates that the possession arrow is used to determine which team will gain possession after the held ball situation is resolved. When the game is stopped due to a held ball, both teams have had possession opportunities, which prompts the arrow to change in favor of the opposite team for the next possession. This allows for a fair distribution of ball possession throughout the game.

The other options do not correctly align with the rules governing held ball situations. For instance, it is not accurate to state that the arrow remains the same until a dead ball occurs, as the purpose of the possession arrow is to facilitate a quick change after a held ball. Assessing a foul is also not applicable in held ball occurrences since these situations are not based on violations or infractions. Lastly, possession can change with a timeout, but that is a different scenario and does not pertain to held balls at all. The immediacy of the arrow switch is crucial for maintaining the flow of the game and ensuring fairness.