I know only a little of FIBA rules, but I do Know HS rules. What most of these guys think is: Tne 2 inch minimum that is painted is the line. To say the inside side edge of the line is the boundaary line and that is a mm in thickness is what confuses most people. Much easier to say the painted line is OB and you can touch any part of the painted line on a throw in. You just can't touch the court. The rule 1-2 even refernece the sideline and endline as minumum 2 inch widths. So following that verbage, the entire 2 inch minimum line is OB.
Most importantly: That is what is differnet in HS than FIBA rules. HS rules you can use that 2 inche portion if you are OB. FIBA you can't.. The rule is not the same..
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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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Originally posted by Oz Referee
and therefor cannot be touched on a throwin.
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Duane, you're correct. When you say that a player has a foot on the line, most of these guys think the the line is 2" or more in width. They don't understand that when you say line is the edge that separates inbounds and OOB. If a player is touching the actual boundary line with his foot, he's inbounds as well as OOB. It is a violation.
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