In MHO this rule should be changed to the NCAA version where any reaching accross the boundry results in a T when touching the ball. This is another one of those inconsistencies in the rules. I don't understand how it can be allowed to touch the ball once the ball is released for a throw in but when the thrower is holding the ball the defense isn't even allowed to break the plane. Also, rule 8-6 Art. 3 and 10-3 Art.12 sort of contradict one another. In the latter rule nothing is mentioned about whether the thrower has the ball or not.
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