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Originally posted by PAULK1:
But after the release is there still a boundry line plane. I'm one of those who think that after the release there is no more plane
You know, in all the times I have heard this topic discussed, I don't believe anyone ever came up with the theory that once the ball is released toward the court, that there is no longer a boundry line plane. That's a brilliant theory. If we agree, then it's true that once the ball is released toward the court, all restrictions on the defender end.
But - is it true? I think you could make a case that once the ball is released toward the court, the line's purpose to define the OOB area if it is stepped on or if the inbound pass (bounce pass) hits the line, is still valid, but that a "boundary" no longer exists for the purposes of breaking a plane.
Here's more thoughts to ponder on this topic: what if B1, who still has his hands over the line OOB, catches the inbound pass while the ball is still OOB? Is it in play? If so, why can't a member of A do the same without it being a violation?
Thought #2: if you consider the ball to still be OOB after the release but before it crosses the line, and B1 hits it, and you don't consider this a violation, what is the call if the ball then comes back and hits A1 who is still OOB? You can't say B1 caused the ball to go OOB since by your reasoning (if you are one of those who think the ball is still OOB at this point) never was inbounds. Or do you reason that the ball became inbounds when touched by B1 since he was standing inbounds. Circuitously, if that's the case, then there should be no argument that there is no violation, since the ball gained inbound status when touched by B1.
Is that confusing enough, or should I explain it in metric for you FIBA fans
