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Originally posted by John Choiniere on 01-06-2000 04:42 PM
Player is ready to make a throw in from a designated spot out of bounds. If he stays within the 3 foot wide throw in area, can he:
1) jump up and come down with the ball;
2) dribble the ball (either once or more than once, stopping between dribbles)while out of bounds?
John,
Number 1 is yes since the pivot foot restrictions and the traveling rule are not in effect for a throw-in, as long as the thrower keeps one foot on or over the spot until the ball is released.
Number 2 is uncertain. But, I think the thrower must release the ball on a pass directly onto the court. The only exception, may be after an awarded goal (including goaltending and basket interference and free throw) where the direct pass may be a pass along the end line to a teammate outside the boundary.
But if it is legal (Number 2), if he dribbled once and caught it and quickly dribbled again, would it be double dribble? This is why I think its illegal.
KDM