Throw in rule reference

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Not unless you see the foot across before the ball was released. Chances are, the foot swung after the release; simple kicking violation as the restrictions on the defense end when the ball is released for a throwin pass.

This is correct for NFHS rules. Anyone who would charge a delay of game warning or a technical foul for this action is wrong. Once the throw-in pass is released the defender may break the boundary plane.

The NCAA rule is different. That may be the source of the confusion of some of these other officials. Under NCAA rules the defender may not break the boundary plane until the ball does!