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Originally Posted by Mark Dexter
In addition, the lead-in at the end of 7-5-1 reads "in each situation." To me, that means that articles (a)-(d) reset each time, and that we would not assess a T for RPP delay unless a team had actually violated the 5 second count on that actual throw-in.
Indirectly, I think there's also somewhat strong evidence in the fact that the rules do not state that RPP delay should be marked in the official book, while the other DoG situations specifically are. (2-11-8, 4-47, 9-2-11, 10-1-5)
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If it can be determined what the heck "
initial delay" means and why it is used (only) in the case of the missing thrower, then, I think, the question will be answered.
In the handbook [p.240
Failure to have the court ready..- Other Team delays] and the rule book [R4-38,
Resumption of play], it says "violation instead of technical foul for
initial delay". Further [
in Handbook- Other Team delays- Penalty] A technical foul shall be charged in all situations (
initial delay exception being previously noted).
If you want to reset each time a team refuses to provide a thrower, then, by all means, let them do it on each and every throw-in, ... or just let them do it once and then start Whacking 'em.
