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Originally Posted by Zoochy
The State of Missouri has a different interpretation. This came out Nov 12th
Since the quarter has not started with a live ball inbounds, we have not established any status, front court or back court. Therefore, the ball is taken out where it originated from, which is at the mid court line opposite the table.[/I]'
Hope this clarification helps.
Mark Probst
MSHSAA Rules Interpreter
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The part with the rationale is garbage and that results in an incorrect ruling.
The quarter began when the ball became live for the throw-in. There is no requirement that the ball gain inbounds status for a quarter to start.
The status of the ball also doesn’t matter one bit.
In fact, all throw-ins are from out of bounds locations adjacent to either the frontcourt or backcourt without the ball having either status. Under the new rule ANY throw-in violation must now result in the ensuing throw-in going to one of the eight spots. The only way to remain where the throw-in occurred is if it already happened to be at one of those eight spots.
People can reasonably make the case for moving to the 28’ line in either the frontcourt or the backcourt, but we simply cannot remain at the division line.