Throw in violation

[Pwhitt]

Got it and that makes sense. However the case study doesn't remotely describe what happened. It was 1 second after he released the ball and he came inbounds. But having the rule helps me.

Thanks for the reply.

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

You were fortunate. This isn't a violation. It is a technical foul.

Isn't running out of bounds also a violation?

Originally Posted by Pwhitt

Got it and that makes sense. However the case study doesn't remotely describe what happened. It was 1 second after he released the ball and he came inbounds. But having the rule helps me.

Could you be more specific? From what you wrote it sounds like the player hesitated, and sprinted to the opposite corner while out of bounds. This would fit the case play posted above exactly.

[Pwhitt]

Sure. He inbounded the ball, paused for a second, then with his 2nd step stepped inbounds and sprinted to the opposite corner. There was no defender he was avoiding, no screens set for him, etc. He was merely the safety.

Again, the official couldn't paraphrase the rule for me at the time, and said the violation was for floating out of bounds. It was all a cordial discussion but I was confused as if there was whether there was a specific number of seconds he has to enter, or if it's all judgment. So I know it's judgment now.

Of course I will be aware as every HS team in the state runs the inbounds play described in the case study

Thanks everyone.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Isn't running out of bounds also a violation?

Yes, yet that rule (9-3-3) is for the normal course of action when players are required to remain inbounds other than due to natural momentum, not for the specific case of a thrower who is legally out of bounds and must return. So one rule deals with leaving and the other deals with returning.