FIBA - Article - 17.2.1
FIBA - Article - 17.2.1
Heading: Throw-in Sub Heading: Procedure
"A referee must hand or place the ball at the disposal of the thrower-in. The referee may also toss or bounce pass the ball provided that:
The referee is no more than 4 m from teh thrower-in.
The thrower-in is at the correct place as designated by the referee."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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