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This is my first attempt to get on line.
I am the official calling into question the rulew regarding the right to retaian the running of the base line.
The best explanation I have heard was the official who refered to last years rule book which had the rules change in there. I unfortunately misplaced last years book. I understand the intent of the rule however the rule as it is written this year does not mention the word "during" the throw-in.
It simply states you retain the right if the ensuing throw in is on the end line. The written rule is quite clear.
I further agree that the official who sited the example of a player being trapped to a 9 count then throwing off the opponents leg should not have the right to run the baseline. However as the rule is written this year it does state he has the right.
What about the player covering the inbounds passer and denies the throw in. Should they be penalized for good defense?
I think the writing of this rule needs to be much clearer. If the intent is what everyone seems to believe then adding the word "during" the throw in would go along way.
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