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A simple way to clarify this rule is to add the word
LEGALLY.
The throw in ends when the ball is "LEGALLY" touched inbounds.
Or the clock cannot start until the ball is "LEGALLY" touched. (takes care of BBallref's scenario)
Juules,
I had a problem with this rule at first as well.
But I have reconciled in my mind (scary) that B really does not gain an advantage by kicking the ball.
A still gets the opportunity to throw the ball in due to the kick,(already stated by someone else) and they would lose the arrow anyway after a completed throw in.
I do see how your fouling scenario could yield a "possible" advantage by stealing the arrow, but is it truly an advantage? If the most they gain is posession of the arrow, that's a small reward to say the least. The game may, (most likely would) conclude without B using the AP arrow that they "stole".
Just my two cents.
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