[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Combination to memory vault cracked . . . I now vividly recall this distinction . . . back in the late '70's and early '80's this indeed was the approved mechanic. Helped the table know whether the basket counted or not.
Now, I guess, the difference would be shown by whether the administering official signaled for a designated spot throw in or a "you may run the endline if you wish" throw in.

It goes back to the 1960s and I pretty sure the 1950s.

MTD, Sr.