[Back In The Saddle]

Originally posted by SamIAm
The ten second count can only logically begin when the thrower catches it (ignoring for now the possibility of the official placing the ball on the floor).

I think we all know you mean "five second" count.
(If we all know it, why did I post it).

For a throw in, you would be correct. For a free-throw, which was the original question, it's a ten second count.