Q: Team A has possession of the ball and is dribbling near the 3-point line when a teammate commits a 3-second violation at the bottom of the restricted area. Where should the throw-in take place?

A: The ball would be thrown in as close to the base line.

FIBA rule 22.2 

Violation Penalty

The ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the place nearest to the infraction, except from directly behind the backboard, unless otherwise stated in these rules.


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