Mechanic for inbound violation - 3ft rule

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Things Officials Should Probably Not Be Saying In A Game

"Don't move”, said to an inbounding player, by an official, before a designated spot throw-in, is another statement that should probably go unsaid. According to the rules, that player can move laterally within a three foot wide area, can jump up, and can move as far back as time, and space, will allow. Better statement: “Designated spot”, while pointing to the spot.
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It is not out job to tell them what the rule is. And players understand the basic difference between "Don't move" and "I can run?" If that is too hard for them to understand, then so be it. Because that is the only distinction that matters to them. If they think it means they cannot move, then I guess they cannot pass the ball, because that takes movement to do so.

Peace

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

... players understand the basic difference between "Don't move" and "I can run?"

Some have opined that it's not just players that may not fully understand the rule.

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

There are many coaches who believe a thrower cannot move at all ...

The rare official (many of us have observed this at least once, especially on the subvarsity level) using the travel signal for this violation doesn't help matters.

[frezer11]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It is not out job to tell them what the rule is. And players understand the basic difference between "Don't move" and "I can run?" If that is too hard for them to understand, then so be it. Because that is the only distinction that matters to them. If they think it means they cannot move, then I guess they cannot pass the ball, because that takes movement to do so.

Peace

I agree. I typically say, "You're stuck," when they don't have running endline privileges. I have had zero issues ever.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by frezer11

I agree. I typically say, "You're stuck," when they don't have running endline privileges. I have had zero issues ever.

Not a great choice of words. The player could think that you won't let him move at all. I suggest that you use, "Hold your spot" or "Spot throw-in."

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Not a great choice of words. The player could think that you won't let him move at all. I suggest that you use, "Hold your spot" or "Spot throw-in."

I always say "This is your spot." It's probably not perfect, but it works.