Coach Stupid strikes again!

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by bainemc
Ok guys here is the still ever learning new ref. I know its in the book, but im reading the forum.

Please explain breaking the plane.

1. Can a defensive player break the plane as long as he doesn't touch player or ball while still in players hand?

2. Is it violation for defense to step on the OOB line, defending inbounds play? what is the penalty if violation

3. Cover the possibilities if you have time.

Connected to this. Is it a inbounds violation when the offense releases the ball and hits OOB floor before inbounds or player inbounds?

Thanks

1st Year Ref, learning!

1) Yes the player can break the plane -- but not legally. It's a warning the first time and a team T the second time any player on the team breaks the plane.

2) Wouldn't the defense have to break the plane to step on the line?

3) Break the plane, don't make contact with the ball or the player -- warning the first time, team T the second (and subsequent)

Break the plane, make contact with the ball (before it's been released) -- Individual T. This also serves as the "breaking the plane warning"

Break the plane, foul the inbounder -- Intentional foul. This also serves as the "breaking the plane warning."