I'm Pretty Sure That You're Not A Welcher ...
 

There's the matter of the bet. Then we can all mosey on along.

Where's The Like Button ???
 

Agree 100%, and in regard to your interpretation opinion, I like it, while others may not.

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

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

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?

Spot ???
 

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?

Rocket Ship Diagram © 2009, Back In The Saddle ...
 

Because of this (below):

https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7137/7...40b397d7_m.jpg

Is A Throwin The Same As A Throwin Spot ???
 

He can. Officials, not players, are authorized to indicate (IAABO term) a spot. After that, on a run the endline throwin, the player can choose to make the throwin from anywhere along the endline, even in the middle of the lane (even though I would never hand the ball to him there).

Checkout my title: Is A Throwin The Same As A Throwin Spot ??? Note that it's in the form of a question, just like on Jeopardy.

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

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.

https://scontent.fdtw1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...60123738_o.jpg

This is a better diagram. You do not put the ball in the lane according to the beloved manual.

Peace

My comment was only related to bouncing the ball across the lane. Slightly different scenario, but it illustrates the point of bouncing the ball across the lane and why it can be confusing.

In 2 Man, if I am the T and see the ball go OOB on T side of the court, I am going to make the assumption that my partner is going to walk across the lane and take the ball out where it went OOB. When I turn up the court to become new lead and rotate from one side to another, I don't want to see my partner on the same side. For me its consistency, if we always "take it out" where it went out, then its a lot easier for the new L to get into the right position.