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If they have thrown a disappointing distance which does not meet up to their expectations, and they know they can do better, they may step over the line so the distance is not recorded and a "No throw" is recorded instead.

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Some Baseball players believe if you step on the foul line intentionally it is bad luck so it is mainly just superstitious.

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pure superstition

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