2023-24 Weekly POE #1

The initial issue for this season will focus on the new throw-in rule.  Most of us should have had some experience with this now that scrimmages and jamborees are underway.

For those of us who have not been exposed to this rule previously, it will probably take several weeks before this placement of throw-ins becomes automatic.  Stay focused about where to put the ball in play

A quick review.

All out-of-bounds violations will result in a throw-in from the spot nearest to where the ball went out of bounds.  It does not matter whether the throw-in is in the frontcourt or the backcourt.

If the throw-in is not the result of an out-of-bounds violation and the throw-in is in the backcourt of the team making the throw-in, the throw-in is from the nearest spot to the violation, foul or ball as the case may be.

If the throw-in is not the result of an out-of-bounds violation and the throw-in is in the frontcourt of the team making the throw-in, the throw-in is from the nearest “magic” spot to the violation, foul or where the ball was located when the whistle sounded.

Note the sideline magic spot is 28 feet from the nearer endline.  This is the end of the coaching box on most courts.

Some notable plays

Play #1

Almost all backcourt violations will result in a throw-in from one of the four magic spots since the spot of the violation will almost always be in the frontcourt of the team making throw-in.

Play #2

A violation during a backcourt throw-in will result in moving the throw-in spot to one of the four magic spots since the ensuing throw-in will be in the frontcourt of the team making the throw-in.  The NFHS has issued an update to the Rules Book that makes this clear.

Play #3

Timeouts granted before or during a throw-in never change the location of a throw-in. (NFHS Interpretation)