Designated spot

[Hawks Coach]

Originally posted by BktBallRef

How can a player start with his right foot on the left edge of the spot?

I am not sure what you are asking, whether this is logical or possible. It is possible, and we do not need to argue over whether it makes sense to view it this way because it doesn't to me. As for the physical possibility, just draw a 36 inch wide box, then move toward the left side. Ultimately, your left foot leaves the box and your right foot is on the left edge.

I have seen refs indicate that players do not always start on the spot the ref designates. According to this line of thought, the player does not start centered over the designated spot, but rather off center. If a player is lined up to the left of center, his right foot can be on the spot and will be on the left side of the spot. His left foot can be far enough left that it is not on the spot (same as if the player starts centered and moves left).

I am not saying I buy this reasoning, but I have seen at least one ref say that players do not always start on the center of the spot. Seems silly to me really. And I am really sorry I mentioned it. should have died in a previous thread!