Under the basket throw in position.....

[Adam]

Originally Posted by derwil

During a spot throw in, wheredo you all like to put the ball into play? I used to put it in about a step away from the lane area but now prefer to move about 1/2 way to the three point area to minimize the possibility of contact with the backboard. I sometimes have a little problem getting the players to come out to where I'm standing so I'll wave them over or I'll tell them to stand on a letter on the baseline (from the mascot or school name painted on the baseline).

Does bringing the player further out towards the three point line help the game or should I go back to putting it in play closer to the lane?

If the ball goes out under the basket, or if there's a foul in the paint, the throwin spot should be right next to the lane. Give them the correct spot that they deserve.