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Originally Posted by zm1283
How do you guys handle throw-ins below the FT line extended on the sideline when working with three officials? I know the NCAA-M mechanic is for the Lead to bounce the ball to the thrower, with the Trail counting and chopping the clock. We used to have the Lead bounce and count/chop, but now our association says that the state governing body wants us to have the Trail bounce the ball to the thrower (No matter how far into the corner he is) and then count/chop himself.
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Your state governing body is following the NFHS Officials Manual which says frontcourt throw-ins are handled by whoever is responsible for that line. Someone must've mentioned that to the higher-ups or, given your later post, decided to make one standard everyone should follow. It's not good to have some crews doing one thing and some doing another.
I think the college mechanic (NCAAM & W are the same) is a bit more practical. With the L bouncing the throw-in, the C - & T, if needed - can watch what's in the post while everyone stays close to their positions. The NFHS method can leave the T out of position if the throw-in goes towards backcourt.