Rule 7-6 Question

[crosscountry55]

I would have to imagine that this rule harkens to a time long ago when defenses were more primitive and defending the throw-in was a huge deal. What say you, MTD, Sr.?

I rarely see defenses line up parallel to the line like this, and even if they did, I doubt any player would ever know that there's a rule that allows them to ask for a space. Same thing with respect to defensive match-ups when three or more opponents are beckoned into the game.

Count me in as one who has never observed either request made in a game (nine years in now).

[JRutledge]

Also the defense of the throw-in has the right to stand next to the thrower as well. That rule kind of addresses that as well. It is the only time they have a right a specific space on the floor if they did not get there first.

Peace

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Also the defense of the throw-in has the right to stand next to the thrower as well. That rule kind of addresses that as well. It is the only time they have a right a specific space on the floor if they did not get there first.

Peace

Reference, please.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Reference, please.

Yeah, I'm thinking that one is MSU.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Also the defense of the throw-in has the right to stand next to the thrower as well ... It is the only time they have a right a specific space on the floor if they did not get there first.

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Reference, please.

I, also, am still waiting for a rule reference from anybody, not just JRutledge.

Is this how basketball rule myths start?

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I, also, am still waiting for a rule reference from anybody, not just JRutledge.

Is this how basketball rule myths start?

There isn't one so don't hold your breath. It will never come nor will a retraction.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

There isn't one so don't hold your breath. It will never come nor will a retraction.

It should be easy to find a simple reference to a simple statement like "the defense of the throw-in has the right to stand next to the thrower ... It is the only time they have a right a specific space on the floor if they did not get there first".

We shouldn't have to wait too long. Right?

[LeeBallanfant]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

I would have to imagine that this rule harkens to a time long ago when defenses were more primitive and defending the throw-in was a huge deal. What say you, MTD, Sr.?

I rarely see defenses line up parallel to the line like this, and even if they did, I doubt any player would ever know that there's a rule that allows them to ask for a space. Same thing with respect to defensive match-ups when three or more opponents are beckoned into the game.

Count me in as one who has never observed either request made in a game (nine years in now).

I believe this rule may have come in to play when there were non-standard courts. The basket could be very close to the end line and on a throw in under their own basket. a team could set up a play where a player would catch the ball surrounded by his teammates for an easy layup.