Quarter Throw-in Spot

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Kansas Ref

*I like position my throw-in player (A1) at a point that is one step into their frontcourt area from the division line. Also, I usually just hand the ball to the thrower-in and step away-- instead of bouncing it to them--due to the fact that I'd hate to see them fumble bumble a bounce pass which would cause me to have to stop and re-do the whole affair.

I have the Thrower straddle the Division Line extended and before handing him or her the ball, I tell him or her to click his or her heels together three times and say: "There's no place like home. There's no place like home. There's no place like home." And I think of Mom every time, .

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MTD, Sr.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

IAAABO Mechanics Manual

Throwin:

E. Throwin administration
1. Administering official shall visually "sweep the floor"
h. hand or bounce ball to thrower
Exception: on all frontcourt endline throwins the ball shall be handed to the thrower

G. Crew of two throwin
1. Administering official may hand ball to throwerin
2. Administering official may bounce the ball to throwerin
Exception: Ball handed to throwerin for frontcourt endline throwins
3. Lead as administering official
c. may bounce ball to thrower for sideline throwin below free throw line extended
Exception: if fans or bench personnel create congestion or there is defensive pressure, the ball shale be handed to the throwerin ...

And as everybody can see, IAABO, NFHS, and NCAA Men's/Women's mechanics are the same.

MTD, Sr.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by AremRed

So everyone here makes the thrower straddle the line? In my personal experience I've seen about 60 percent of refs put the thrower slightly in the Frontcourt, about 30 percent in the Backcourt, and less than 10 percent actually straddle the line.

If they're within a foot or so of the division line, off we go. I don't care if they're slightly in the frontcourt, straddling, or slightly in the backcourt.

So, if you observed me over 100 throwins, you might get those statistics just from me.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Kansas Ref

*Attended a clinic this 3 summers ago where clinician was telling us to hand off the ball to throw-in player--clinician had reported on seeing players fumble bumble the ball. I have seen other refs bounce the ball to sideline thrower and I've seen other refs hand it off, and I've read in the NFHS manual that a bounce pass to thrower on sideline is suggested--but not required procedure. Alas, this seems like each refs preference on what to do.

If the clinician tells you to do it, do it during the clinic and for any games where he or she has any control over your schedule. Now that I've stated the obvious.

I honestly can't remember a player above grade school fumbling a throw-in bounce from me. If they're not paying attention to the point where they are going to fumble a soft bounce pass, they're nearly as likely to fumble the hand-off.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

If they're within a foot or so of the division line, off we go. I don't care if they're slightly in the frontcourt, straddling, or slightly in the backcourt.

So, if you observed me over 100 throwins, you might get those statistics just from me.

Exactly. I only move them if they're clearly out of throw in spot.