End-line throw-in front-court position

Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

I remember the late Edgar Cartotto preaching to "keep your ass to the glass." 🙂

MTD, Sr.

Rich

BadNewsRef wrote
Beginning halfway between the lane line and the 3-pt line and as you move towards the 3-pt line, the official has the option of going inside.

Right.

I am going inside sooner than that.

SD Referee

BadNewsRef wrote
Beginning halfway between the lane line and the 3-pt line and as you move towards the 3-pt line, the official has the option of going inside.

Are you sure on this? I don't have my book in front of me, so I'm not saying you are wrong.

Where I am from, we have always been told to be on the outside unless that puts you outside the three point line.

What does NFHS say in the book?

MelbRef

SD Referee wrote
Are you sure on this? I don't have my book in front of me, so I'm not saying you are wrong.

Where I am from, we have always been told to be on the outside unless that puts you outside the three point line.

What does NFHS say in the book?

NFHS Officials Manual 3.2.2:
"The Lead may be made on either side of the thrower for end line throw-ins in the frontcourt. Proper positioning should be based on providing the best possible coverage."

Rich

MelbRef wrote
NFHS Officials Manual 3.2.2:
"The Lead may be made on either side of the thrower for end line throw-ins in the frontcourt. Proper positioning should be based on providing the best possible coverage."

Perfect.

If only I could get some people to STOP BOUNCING improperly on that line.

OKREF

MelbRef wrote
NFHS Officials Manual 3.2.2:
"The Lead may be made on either side of the thrower for end line throw-ins in the frontcourt. Proper positioning should be based on providing the best possible coverage."

Awesome. That makes it so much easier when you have that ball thrown into the lane area.

OKREF

Rich wrote
Perfect.

If only I could get some people to STOP BOUNCING improperly on that line.

I really try hard not to do that. Always try to hand it.

SD Referee

MelbRef wrote
NFHS Officials Manual 3.2.2:
"The Lead may be made on either side of the thrower for end line throw-ins in the frontcourt. Proper positioning should be based on providing the best possible coverage."

Thanks for info!

It appears that our evaluators simply want us on the outside of the thrower unless it puts us outside of the 3 point line, as their preference. I can absolutely understand why some of you are saying that you are standing inside the thrower.

Based on personal experience, I have yet to have a thrower in bound the ball, have the ball or play go towards the post and have my look blocked out by the thrower.

I suppose it can happen, and happen regularly, and maybe I should just feel lucky it hasn't happened to me.

SD Referee

OKREF wrote
Awesome. That makes it so much easier when you have that ball thrown into the lane area.

Now I get to have the debate/argument with my evaluators when I actually do it to gain a better view.

Rich

SD Referee wrote
Thanks for info!

It appears that our evaluators simply want us on the outside of the thrower unless it puts us outside of the 3 point line, as their preference. I can absolutely understand why some of you are saying that you are standing inside the thrower.

Based on personal experience, I have yet to have a thrower in bound the ball, have the ball or play go towards the post and have my look blocked out by the thrower.

I suppose it can happen, and happen regularly, and maybe I should just feel lucky it hasn't happened to me.

It happened to me at a state tournament. Our C saved me. Changed my viewpoint.

SD Referee

Rich wrote
It happened to me at a state tournament. Our C saved me. Changed my viewpoint.

I can see how that would happen. I would going to say something about a strong C making sure you don't miss something in one of my previous replies.

I have confidence in my partners, especially at the state tourney, and that is part of why I have never even thought about standing on the inside. Even a strong C can miss it and I can see why some of you choose to stand on the inside.

It's something I am going to explore moving forward.