Which Side of the Lane Line?

[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 Rich

And why shouldn't the player choose that 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.