[mick]

Originally posted by Indy_Ref

Mick, is it safe to say that if the thrower in steps ON the line while making the toss, you are blowing the whistle for violation?

No I will not call a violation if the player is merely on the line.
That is why we all like wide lines. It's easier to see that stuff.
I will call the violation if the player is over the inside edge of the sideline/end line and on the floor. It is okay to break the plane, as a thrower, as long as you do not touch the floor inbounds.


I see this about every 4 or 5 games, and I don't feel it is a violation. I only blow if the player steps ACROSS and touches down ON or BEYOND the boundary plane. I think I'm going to stick with this, too.

Sounds good to me.