[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Here's the answer in question.

It's a mechanics question and we use IAABO mechanics.

92) Indicating the throw-in spot is done by the administering official before placing ball at disposal of thrower.

My answer: Yes

Answer Sheet: No Page 45 Diagram (bottom)

“This box is set by the administering official before placing the ball at the disposal of thrower.”

So it’s a “box” not a “spot”?

But the actual rule definition says that it's a "spot".

Nowhere does the actual rule call it a "box".

4-42-6: The designated throw-in spot is 3 feet wide with no depth limitation and is established and signaled by the official prior to putting the ball at the thrower’s disposal.

Why am I wrong?

Billy:

You are correct. In fact Peter Webb like to remind people that it is not a Spot Throw-in but a Designated Spot Throw-in. Someone needs to drop a email to National and give them a piece of your mind and remind them of what Peter says.

MTD, Sr.

P.S. Thanks for the information you emailed me.