6.4.5 Situation B Help
 

Can someone explain 6.4.5 B? Why did the throw in not end? Is one of the requirements not met in 4-42-5 A or B?

Thanks

The ball was never released by the thrower.

That is part of the rule. I think that the rule says something such as "passed ball."

It sure helps if you'll post the case play you're asking about.

6.4.5 SITUATION B: During an alternating-possession throw-in, thrower A1 holds the ball through the end-line plane and B1 grabs it, resulting in a held ball.

RULING: Since the throw-in had not ended and no violation occurred, it is still A's ball for an alternating-possession throw-in. (4-42-5)

4-42-5
The throw-in ends when the passed ball touches, or is legally touched by, another player who is either inbounds or out of bounds.

Got it! That was the missing link I was looking for. Thank you.

One Million Years B.C. ...
 

This is the missing link that I was looking for.

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbn...3168&index=ch1

Somebody fell off the wagon.