Why would this be a violation?

Do I hear an echo?

How bout if they lose their balance and touch the court with the ball. Violation?

Depends. Inbounds or OOB?

In the Ancient Days, it was a Violation for the Thrower to step on the Boundary Line if the Boundary Line was two inches wide, but not if the Boundary Line was wider. This Violation was legislated out of the Rules between twenty and 25 years ago.

Surprisingly, there are still people who think this is still a Violation.

MTD, Sr.

Its not and I have not called it that way but have worked with some who have so I was curious to see if I was missing something. A post by MTD has explained the origin of this misperception.

Not necessarily. Misperceptions need no excuse. "He stepped on the line so we should get the ball" is a deeply rooted concept which often does not bother with any further details, no matter which line, or from which side.

Misty Water Color Memories ...
 

Thanks Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. I did not know that. I probably didn't know that because I don't know very many basketball officials who are older than me. Don't you just love it when you wake up in the morning and discover that you're still on the right side of the grass, and then you read the morning newspaper and not see your name in the obituaries.

Billy:

That is the first thing I do every morning: I look in the obituaries, and if I do not see my name and picture, I know it is going to be a good day.

Of course, every time I go to the Post Office I do see my picture, :p.

MTD, Sr.