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Originally Posted by mbyron
I had trouble figuring out the rationale for this distinction, but I think I can explain it in simple terms now. The difference between 1 and 2 is that in 1 the throw-in has ended. Thus, A2 has FC status when he catches the ball. In 2, he does not have FC status (no status during the throw-in), hence no violation.
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I'm glad you get the difference, but I think your reasoning is incorrect. It's simple, by basic rule, it's a violation. There is, however, an exception during a throwin allowing this play to be made. Once the throwin ends (the initial tip), the exception no longer applies.