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For the play in question;
In 1982, sixth graders at recess would call it on themselves, "my bad, I travelled--fifth graders' ball."
In 1992, you'd punch your striped partner at halftime for missing it, and then punch yourself for not picking it up.
In 2002, you'd run it back in slow motion for verification, remind yourself what it looked like in real time, and vow to adjust accordingly on future similar plays if you missed it
In 2012, you couldn't be certain because the players are so stout and fast, and besides, how could you ever be called upon to decide when the player actually gained possession of the ball, and then was that foot he had on the floor when he caught it really on the floor, and even if you saw they travelled in slow motion, how could you ever be expected to make that call, and besides it's a game interruptor, and besides, you don't want to call it.
Interpolating to 2022, it's not a violation until you touch the baseline--take as many steps as you need to get there.
Last edited by Jesse James; Thu Apr 05, 2012 at 11:09pm.
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