Which Side of the Lane Line?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

I've gotten it twice in the last year and a half. BNR got it twice at the college level. We're somebodies, I'd think. I may be not as much of a somebody as he is, however.

And that is great, but those are anecdotal situations, just like my case. And since I have never heard anyone having this as an issue or even discuss in a pre-game, I take it that at the end it is very rare if ever requested. Coaches ask all the time where the ball is located, but cannot think of any time they want the ball specifically at one side of the lane or not. And this includes the numerous summer games, tournament games, AAU or any other kind of game that this request could be easily made.

Originally Posted by Rich

Frankly, I respect the coach that does this. He understands the rule and asks a reasonable question/request from the crew. I'd accept the request and notify the other bench. Big whoop.

Well that is great, but I do not ever see these requests. There is nothing to deny when you never see a single request of this nature.

I also do not care if you move all the officials. I might be confused at first if I am not the official bringing in the ball, but there are so many bigger things to be upset by.

Peace

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Rich

I've gotten it twice in the last year and a half. BNR got it twice at the college level. We're somebodies, I'd think. I may be not as much of a somebody as he is, however.

Frankly, I respect the coach that does this. He understands the rule and asks a reasonable question/request from the crew. I'd accept the request and notify the other bench. Big whoop.

I also had a game this year where a coach asked which side the throw-in would start and I told him "which ever side you tell us you want it to start".

[Rich]

I think you're wrong, Billy. The thrower-in should be able to stand anywhere along the end line. Whether the officials adjust shouldn't be their problem....

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

I think you're wrong, Billy. The thrower-in should be able to stand anywhere along the end line. Whether the officials adjust shouldn't be their problem....

And it could be said that where we hand the ball to them is not our problem either.

Still all about opinions, not an actual procedure.

I feel no need to accommodate them on when what we do mechanically.

Peace

[Rich]

What if the thrower in goes to the spot he wants? The rule says he can throw from any spot on the end line, after all.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Rich

What if the thrower in goes to the spot he wants? The rule says he can throw from any spot on the end line, after all.

I would do just like I always do, bring them to where I am standing or want to put the ball in play.

Do you let them stand in the lane for a throw-in? I don't.

Peace

[OKREF]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I would do just like I always do, bring them to where I am standing or want to put the ball in play.

Do you let them stand in the lane for a throw-in? I don't.

Peace

Not on a spot throw. However the rulebook says ..."A throw in anywhere along the endline". How can we prohibit what the rules expressly allow?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by OKREF

"A throw in anywhere along the endline".

Good point. Are there differences between a throwin, and an indicated (an IAABO term) throwin spot (not designated)? Even on a run the endline throwin we have to start off somewhere, we can't be running along the endline with the player until we put the ball at his disposal.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Good point. Are there differences between a throwin, and an indicated (an IAABO term) throwin spot (not designated)? Even on a run the endline throwin we have to start off somewhere, we can't be running along the endline with the player until we put the ball at his disposal.

Exactly. And why shouldn't the player choose that spot?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Do you let them stand in the lane for a throw-in?

Originally Posted by OKREF

Not on a spot throw. However the rulebook says ..."A throw in anywhere along the endline". How can we prohibit what the rules expressly allow?

Because of this (below):

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Because of this (below):

Do you only pick one of the two spots where there are arrows on the sideline?

By the way, I'm not advocating for giving the ball to someone standing in the middle of the lane, but I don't think this diagram would be the reason why.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Because of this (below):

You mean the diagram for spot throw ins?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by OKREF

Not on a spot throw. However the rulebook says ..."A throw in anywhere along the endline". How can we prohibit what the rules expressly allow?

I know this, but I never hand the ball with the player in the lane. I have always been told you give the ball to them on one side of the lane (that is the mechanic too if I am not mistaken).

Peace