jeremy341a Player is holding the ball with his left foot in front of his right. His left foot is in the top of the key circle. His right foot is not. The ball is being held very closely to the circle but not actually over it. The coach requests time out. Is the ball put in play on the sideline due to the ball not being in the circle or is it put in play on the end line because the foot in the circle causes the ball to have "in the circle status"?
bob jenkins jeremy341a wrotePlayer is holding the ball with his left foot in front of his right. His left foot is in the top of the key circle. His right foot is not. The ball is being held very closely to the circle but not actually over it. The coach requests time out. Is the ball put in play on the sideline due to the ball not being in the circle or is it put in play on the end line because the foot in the circle causes the ball to have "in the circle status"? Well, if he shot from there, would it be a 2- or a 3-point shot? (rhetorical) that's how I'd rule on it.
Lotto I'd use the ball location to determine the spot. Since OP says that the ball was not over the circle, I'd put the throw-in at the spot on the sideline nearest the ball.
MathReferee bob jenkins wroteWell, if he shot from there, would it be a 2- or a 3-point shot? (rhetorical) that's how I'd rule on it. I like this rationale. But after thinking about it a little more and following this same logic, if there is just a toe on the line, but the rest of the players body and the ball are outside the circle then I am putting that ball in play on the sideline. So, I am thinking that location of the ball is more my determining factor and when in doubt, I am putting in play on the end line.
bob jenkins Lotto wroteI'd use the ball location to determine the spot. Since OP says that the ball was not over the circle, I'd put the throw-in at the spot on the sideline nearest the ball. If the ball is touching a player, then ball location = player location.
Adam MathReferee wroteI like this rationale. But after thinking about it a little more and following this same logic, if there is just a toe on the line, but the rest of the players body and the ball are outside the circle then I am putting that ball in play on the sideline. So, I am thinking that location of the ball is more my determining factor and when in doubt, I am putting in play on the end line. How is ball location defined in the rules (note, it has little to do with it's actual physical location.)
BryanV21 What about going with the majority of the player's body? I mean, if most of his/her body is outside the arc, then the ball is inbounded on the sideline. And if most of his/her body is inside the arc, then the ball is inbounded on the endline.
Adam BryanV21 wroteWhat about going with the majority of the player's body? I mean, if most of his/her body is outside the arc, then the ball is inbounded on the sideline. And if most of his/her body is inside the arc, then the ball is inbounded on the endline. Ball location is defined specifically in the book, otherwise I'd agree with this.
BryanV21 Adam wroteBall location is defined specifically in the book, otherwise I'd agree with this. I see it now... yeah. The ball would be defined as being inside the arc (as the player in control of the ball is partly inside the arc), therefore the ball would be inbounded on the endline.
MathReferee Adam wroteHow is ball location defined in the rules (note, it has little to do with it's actual physical location.) Oops. Thanks.
Sharpshooternes jeremy341a wrotePlayer is holding the ball with his left foot in front of his right. His left foot is in the top of the key circle. His right foot is not. The ball is being held very closely to the circle but not actually over it. The coach requests time out. Is the ball put in play on the sideline due to the ball not being in the circle or is it put in play on the end line because the foot in the circle causes the ball to have "in the circle status"? That was an excellent question Jeremy. I am going to vote with the others and say ball location. Touching the circle puts the ball in the key. TI on end line. Never thought about it that closely before. Thanks.
jeremy341a Sharpshooternes wroteThat was an excellent question Jeremy. I am going to vote with the others and say ball location. Touching the circle puts the ball in the key. TI on end line. Never thought about it that closely before. Thanks. I had the question just by luck as I had it happen last night at the end of the 3rd overtime. Defensive Coach was not happy with our spot.
Sharpshooternes jeremy341a wroteI had the question just by luck as I had it happen last night at the end of the 3rd overtime. Defensive Coach was not happy with our spot. So did you get it right?
SNIPERBBB Sharpshooternes wroteSo did you get it right? Did the coach know where the spot was before going into the huddle for the TO?
[deleted] Rich wroteIf you have to pick nits, it goes on the end line. Easy enough. Exactly. If it's close, put it on the endline. Coaches have tons of plays designed for endline throw-ins. Do it both ways and coaches won't complain.
Nevadaref AremRed wroteDo it both ways and coaches won't complain. Strange phrasing. Seems that if the crew does it both ways the coaches would be confused and complain. Do you mean to do it one way and be consistent on both ends of the court throughout the game?
[deleted] Nevadaref wroteDo you mean to do it one way and be consistent on both ends of the court throughout the game? Duh. Do "it" (put the ball on the endline if it's close) "both ways" (be consistent) and coaches won't complain.
River Ref Much the same as a 3 second lane violation......one foot in the lane = player location. Coach should always ask for inbounding spot if he does'nt he ar or see us point.
Nevadaref Amusing, to me "do it both ways" seemed to indicate putting the throw-in on the sideline sometimes and the endline sometimes, which is why I commented, "strange phrasing."