5.2 Throw-ins
When the ball goes out-of-bounds:
1. The official responsible for that sideline or endline shall blow his whistle once and,
simultaneously, raise his hand straight in the air, fingers together, to stop the game
clock (Diagram 81).
2. He will clearly indicate the direction of play by pointing towards the basket of the
opponents of the team that will take the throw-in (Diagram 82).
3. He will direct the player to take the throw-in to the place where the throw-in shall
be administered.
4. The official will hand, bounce pass or place the ball at the disposal of the player
taking the throw-in and verify that he does not take more than one (1) normal step
from the designated place (Diagram 83).
5. Following a successful field goal or successful last or only free throw, the official
shall hand, bounce pass or place the ball at the disposal of the player taking the
throw-in
When by doing so, the game can be resumed more quickly,
After a time-out or substitution,
After the game was interrupted by the official for a valid reason.
6. The official shall give the time-in signal, using a chopping motion with the hand,
when the ball first touches or is touched by a player on the playing court following
the throw-in (Diagram 84).