Rule Qestion: Throw-in Provisions

[Skarecrow]

Wise Ones: I cannot understand the following rule. Please help....Rule 9-2-2...."The ball shall be passed by the thrower directly into the court from out-of-bound so it touches or is touched by another player (inbounds or out of bounds) on the court before going out of bounds untouched." The part that is in parentheses is confusing me....to what is that referring? The ball, the floor, or a player? Any clarifying example would be appreciated. Thanks, Skarecrow