[DJ]

Could it not be a faked attempt? Did it not fake out the player who violated? It really serves no purpose. If it were called a violation I could easily support the logic of it being a faked attempt as described by rule. I would error on the officials side yet I hear some that would penalize the opponent. I don't think that I can agree with that position. It seems like a pretty extreme pre shot routine. I have seen shooters spin the ball in their hands and practice a shot without the ball but not go through shooting motion and let the ball leave the hand. Sorry I cannot agree that this is not a faked attempt.