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Not stupidity, inexperience.
Yes, a player standing OOB can touch the line, as long as he/she doesn't cross the line and touch the playing area.
Just think of it in reverse. Can a player with a legal dribble on the court touch any part of the line? Class? Anyone? NO Therefore, the line is OOB, and a player standing OOB for a throw-in can touch the line, as long as they don't cross onto the court.
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