Throw in provision

[Adam]

My bad, I forgot there's a difference between a marked restraining line and an "imaginary" restraining line. A marked restraining line becomes the boundary line, and A3 would violate by stepping between the restraining line and the OOB line.

[AKOFL]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

My bad, I forgot there's a difference between a marked restraining line and an "imaginary" restraining line. A marked restraining line becomes the boundary line, and A3 would violate by stepping between the restraining line and the OOB line.

So if this is true can the thrower step into this area while making his throw in?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

So if this is true can the thrower step into this area while making his throw in?

I would think, yes, assuming that he's not stepping onto the playing court on the other side of the imaginary restraining line. I would also think that he could step on the imaginary restraining line.

Wasn't this covered in a recent episode of "South Park"?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by AKOFL

So if this is true can the thrower step into this area while making his throw in?

Yes, the whole point is to give the thrower three feet of "breathing room."

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

The whole point is to give the thrower three feet of "breathing room."

I can't find breathing room in Rule 4-Definitions. Citation please.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I can't find breathing room in Rule 4-Definitions. Citation please.

1-2-2. "Breathing room" is my phrase, the concept is the rule.