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Originally posted by RefSouthAlb
Mmmmmmmm!
So when the ball crossed the boundary line it became fair game.
Question then
If he then pulls it back can the inbounds player then reach across the boundary line to grab it since it has become fair game?????
Stupid question , but I know I will get a bunch of smart (a**) answers.
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That's not a stupid question:it's a good one.
The rule above no longer applies because the ball is no longer in bounds. Now the rules regarding touching a ball OOB on a throw in will apply. All you have to know is what side of the line the ball is on when the defender touches or grabs it. That will determine your call. There has been no violation by the player throwing the ball in because he simply hasn't started the throw in yet; he's still holding it.
[Edited by Jurassic Referee on Oct 10th, 2003 at 06:36 PM]