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Originally Posted by ca_rumperee
Some environments I've been in (rec league mostly) provide a very limited amount of space for inbound throwers to stand.
Say I have an inbound play on a sideline in front of opposing team bench.
Player has maybe 18 inches of space between players feet and the sideline.
I have defender stand back to allow room.
Can the thrower step onto the court legally to make the throw in?
Why do I not know the answer to this?
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If we're going strictly by the book....
If there is less than 3' of space outside the boundary line, a new, temporary boundary line should exist for the purpose of the throwin. It "should" be painted on the court. For the purposes of the throwin, it is the only line that exists until the ball crosses that line on the throwin....meaning that the defense can't step past it and the thrower can step up to but not over it. It is treated like any normal boundary line, in every respect, until the throwin crosses it.