Mon Sep 19, 2005, 04:18pm
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You'll need to supply a rule backing up your claim.
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Even though there have been multiple rules mentioned, the only one that applies to teammates being OOB on a throw-in is 7-5-7.
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How about R9-2-12? That one sez that no teammate of the thrower can legally be OOB during a designated-spot throw-in. If the FED had wanted this rule to apply to all throw-ins, they would have removed "designated-spot" from the language. They didn't. Ergo, it's legal for all teammates of the thrower to be OOB after a non-designated spot throw-in begins.
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Ok, what I meant to say is the one rule that allows teammates to be OOB at the same time, which is the situation we're talking about.
Anyway, as much as I dislike squirrels (ever since one got into our basement when I was a kid caused a bunch of damage), I have to agree with Chuck. Going OOB to avoid a screen is the specific example given as to the violation, without any conditions, such as "except on a throw-in where more than one player is allowed OOB". a typical play given as an example without further explanation. But, I also agree that the logistics of when it should be called in this case present the problem. That's why when it comes to game time, and until Mary and her gang come up with a specific ruling on this example, I will give the benefit of the doubt to the player going OOB that they are part of the throw-in play. If it's obvious that all they're doing is avoiding the screen and they are not part of the throw-in, I'll call the violation and show the coach the Federation comments. It says it right there in black and white. (Oops, gotta be careful with that one...)
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