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Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer
Thrower A1 pushes B1 in the chest to create more room for the throw-in.
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So this is me becoming the Devil's Advocate: if the thrower and defender are that close that the thrower is able to push the defender, one of two things has happened:
1. The thrower has moved too far forward during the throw-in, which is a violation (I'm basing this on the throw-in taking place at any time other than after a made/awarded field goal or free throw).
2. The defender has moved too close to the thrower, in which case it's a warning or technical foul on the defense.
I can't see it happening in a situation where a team can run the endline - though I guess it could - because the thrower can run away from the defender.