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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Not sure what out of bounds has to do with the easiness of determining a throw-in spots for fouls and violations?

Out of bounds is a violation, and an exception to the new rule.

And an out of bounds violation has and is always easy for one to determine a throw in spot

As were (past) all the things that we now use the new (four spot) rule for.

Originally Posted by ChuckS

OOB is a violation, just like the others.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ChuckS

If anyone knows the reason why OOB throw-ins are not subject to the new rule, I would love to know.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

And I still contend that the new rule isn't "simpler" than the old rule. What's simpler than closest spot?

Now ChuckS's idea would be simpler!

[BillyMac]

... and a few "if/then" statements (just like in Mr. Fiore's ninth grade geometry class).

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I'll get it eventually.

A. Anytime a team causes the ball to go out of bounds in either the frontcourt or the backcourt, the throw-in occurs from the spot where the ball went out of bounds.
B. When a violation by either team, a foul before the bonus by either team, or dead ball (i.e., an inadvertent whistle or a held ball) occurs that will result in a throw-in, officials must ask themselves three questions:
Where did the violation/foul occur?
Is the throw-in team in its frontcourt or backcourt?
Where was the ball when the interruption occurred?
1. If the throw-in is to be in the team's frontcourt, it shall be at either the nearest 28- foot mark along each sideline or the nearest spot 3 feet outside the lane line and the end line. (Diagram 5)
2. If the throw-in is to be in the team's backcourt, the throw-in shall be at the designated spot nearest to where the foul, violation, or other stoppage in play occurred.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

... and a few "if/then" statements (just like in Mr. Fiore's ninth grade geometry class).

Anybody remember "if and only if"?

I'm pretty sure that Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. does.