QUESTION: When is a “Spot” not a “Spot”?

ANSWER: When It’s a “Designated Spot Throw In”

Rules and “The thrower shall not leave the designated throw- in spot until the ball has been released on a throw-in pass.”

Rule “The throw-in spot is 3 feet wide with no depth limitation and is established by the official prior to putting the ball at the thrower’s disposal.”

Rule NOTE “The thrower must keep one foot on or over “the spot” until the ball is released. The travelling and dribbling rules are not in effect for a throw-in.”

The Throw-In SPOT Designated by the Official Out of Bounds Inbounds

THEREFORE, THIS IS LEGAL:

This is LEGAL, too Rule 4-9 Art. 1: Boundary lines consist of end lines and sidelines. Art.2: The inside edges of these lines define the inbounds and out-of-bounds.

THIS IS LEGAL: 12”

THIS IS LEGAL: 12”

THIS IS LEGAL: Left Foot still “on or over” The 3’ “Spot”

THIS IS LEGAL: Right Foot still “on or over” The 3’ “Spot”

The Thrower May Back Up as Much as Space Permits: W A L L Rule “The throw-in spot is 3 feet wide with no depth limitation

Any of These “Spots” are Legal: W A L L

This distance could, theoretically, be 60 inches or 5 feet or more (with players with very long legs)!

The Throw-In SPOT Designated by the Official Out of Bounds Inbounds When administering a “Designated Spot Throw-in”, of what things in particular must the official be aware?

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