spot violation

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by referee99

Same one as when the thrower violates by taking more than 5 seconds to release the throw, right?

Actually, no.

The signal for leaving the spot is to point at the spot with the index finger and sweep the hand away from the spot....similar to the signal given to indicated that the throw can run the endline (when that is appropriate).

The one for 5-seconds is holding up 5 fingers.

[referee99]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Actually, no.

The signal for leaving the spot is to point at the spot with the index finger and sweep the hand away from the spot....similar to the signal given to indicated that the throw can run the endline (when that is appropriate).

The one for 5-seconds is holding up 5 fingers.

Leaving the spot is a throw-in violation, and the signal for a throw-in violation is what it is. My rules book says that not releasing a throw-in in 5 seconds is also a throw-in violation. That's all.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by referee99

Leaving the spot is a throw-in violation, and the signal for a throw-in violation is what it is. My rules book says that not releasing a throw-in in 5 seconds is also a throw-in violation. That's all.

Look at the signal chart. It labels one signal as a "5 seconds". But that is not any actual violation. The violation is a closely guarded violation. Don't get too hung up on the exact words on the signal chart...they're only basic.

Often, the signals are overlayed with others for compactness on the chart. Note the signal (#26 I believe)....it indicates a motion of the arm while pointing to the spot. The indicated motion is only significant/relevant for a spot violation. The 5 second signal is valid for any violation involving 5 seconds.