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Originally Posted by Spence
I don't have the rulebook in front of me but I seem to think that the rule regarding a spot throw in does not limit the depth but does limit the width on a throw in. However, it also says something about keeping one foot on or over the throw-in spot. I may be missing key wording.
When it says "on or over the throw in spot" is that only limiting it to the width?
Ex: A particular floor has 10 feet from the endline to the back wall. A1 stands about 6 to 8 feet off the line and the official hands her/him the ball. A1 then runs forward all the way to the end line and throws a long pass. Is she still "on or over the throw in spot assuming she didn't go outside the width limitation?
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Yep, you have the correct understanding.
Here's the rule reference:
4-42-6 . . . The designated throw-in spot is 3 feet wide with no depth limitation
and is established by the official prior to putting the ball at the thrower’s disposal.
NOTE: The thrower must keep one foot on or over the spot until the ball is released.
Pivot-foot restrictions and the traveling rule are not in effect for a throw-in.