Question Number: 27391

Law 15 - Throw In 5/4/2013

RE: rec Under 15

dave cowen of iluka, nsw australia asks...

on a throw in may a player bounce the ball in the field of play over their opponents

Answer provided by Referee Gary Voshol

Certainly. The ball does not have to reach its intended target on the fly.

Proper throw-in techniques must be followed. The USSF's document, Advice to Referees notes this: 'A throw-in directed straight downward (often referred to as a 'spike') has traditionally been regarded as not correctly performed; if, in the opinion of the referee such a throw-in was incorrectly performed, the restart should be awarded to the opposing team.' While this document is not binding on you in Australia, the concept would still apply.

Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi Dave
It depends on whether the throw in was properly taken. If the throw in is a 'spike' where the ball is throw down at the ground close to the thrower then that would not be legal. That type of throw in would rarely if ever be see at the Pro level.
Also i don't see any particular benefit in the type of TI.

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