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Originally posted by Rehuel:
When I ref, I try to determine why the shooter entered the area. If while shooting he accidentally steps across the line, no problem, I just let them play.
Rehuel,
Maybe for younger levels this approach is OK, but for the more skilled levels I'm not so sure. Whether he stepped across the line accidentally or purposely to gain an advantage, the advantage for the same degree of stepping across is still the same---therefore, violation. Now, if the player is only a centimeter over the line, I might choose to ignore it and remind him on the next throw, but otherwise we don't need to determine intent. I think this is one of those rules that is more "cut and dry" than some others: either he's over the line or he isn't.
[This message has been edited by Todd VandenAkker (edited April 28, 2000).]