In what situation is team control defined according to the rules?

Team control is established when the team has possession of the ball while it is in play. This encompasses various scenarios, such as dribbling, passing, or holding the ball. During this phase, the actions of the players from that team can result in fouls being assessed against the opposing team, and specific rules regarding violations apply, such as traveling or double dribbling.

Possession can be temporary, as when a player loses control, but until that loss occurs, team control is clearly defined. The other situations mentioned do not accurately represent when team control exists. For example, when the ball is dead, as noted, there is no active play, thus no team control. Similarly, team control does not apply during free throws, as this pertains solely to a single player and not the team as a whole, and passing does not independently signify team control without overall possession.