Conditions for a Throw In

The player taking the throw-in:

Must stand outside the court with at least one foot within 15 cm of the line at the point indicated by the umpire (this foot is considered the landing foot).  Throw the ball within 3 seconds from taking up this position.

May not step behind any offside area while holding the ball.

May not enter the court until the ball has been released.

May not make a footwork error and must observe the rules for playing the ball and passing distance once it has been set.

Previously players had to wait for all players to be back on court before taking the Throw In.

NOW a player is no longer required to wait for all players to be on the court.

The Throw-In is ‘set’ once the player is in position with the ball, so that is when the three seconds starts. They cannot choose to wait as this could be considered as delaying play.

The action for Delaying Play will be a Penalty pass which is advanced.