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Originally posted by ChuckElias
No, definitely not by me. But some of the old guys do it so that they don't fall too far behind the play if the offense brings it upcourt too quickly.
I never really thought all that much about that "mechanic" until I did the pro stuff. "Stays on endline during throw-in" is actually an item on the checklist for evaluation. For some reason it has stuck with me, and I do it religiously now. I won't step inbounds until the throw-in is completed.
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The camps and tournaments (okay - camp and tourney
) I've attended have been big on staying on the endline until the ball crosses the free throw line extended. It's a pretty good mechanic, helps in case there's a quick turnover, and it helps make me look a bit more in control of the game (i.e., not rushing up court). I still have to work on not leaving early when there's no pressure, but I at least now stay on the line until the chop.