Deflected Throw-In: 2 or 3 Points?

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

A throw-in is not this.

Maybe I am misunderstanding the point.

This is correct. Any introduction of 4-41-4 and a try into this discussion is incorrect. The fact that the throw did not come from the field is the key here. I'm only wondering why they didn't offer the following option in the casebook situation

5.2.1 SITUATION X: Following the free throws for a technical foul, A1 makes a throw-in from out of bounds at the division line opposite the table. The throw-in pass is deflected outside A's three-point arc by: (a) A2; or (b) B1 and it then goes directly through A’s basket. RULING: Score two points for Team A in both (a) and (b). The throw-in ended when the ball was touched by an inbounds player and the live ball subsequently passed through the basket. The fact it was not a tap or a try for goal does not affect the scoring of two points. (5-2-1)