NF Rules Rule 4, Section 41, Article 6 "The designated throw-in spot is 3 feet wide with no depth limitations and is established by the official prior to putting the ball at the thrower's disposal. Note: The thrower must keep one foot on or over the spot until the ball is released. Pivot foot restrictions and the traveling rule are not in effect for a throw-in."
College Rules Rule 7, Section 6 " ...Until the passed ball has crossed the plane of the boundary (1) the thrower shall not leave the designated throw-in spot (i.e. the thrower-in must have at least one foot on or over the three foot designated spot when moving laterally). The thrower-in may jump vertically during the throw in or move forward without stepping onto the court or move directly back from the boundary line as far as the player desires..."
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