Rule 7-6 Question

[Hawkeyes]

Originally Posted by TadPole32

Can someone please explain the following rule and in what situation would it be beneficial to have my players ask for this space?



ART.5... Teammates shall no occupy adjacent positions which are parallel to and within 3 feet of the boundary line if an opponent desires one of the positions. The 3-foot restraining line is sometimes the temporary boundary line as in 1-2-2.



Thanks!

Many years ago players would stand parallel the end line and pass or hand the the ball between players while holding the ball out of bounds to run clock.
This rule prevents this nonsense as well!


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