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Originally posted by Nevadaref
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Originally posted by Snaqwells
I've seen a coach do this on every free throw trip for his team. He'd hold the player until we handed the ball to the shooter, then send him to the table. He wanted to set up his press.
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As long as that player checks in before the dead ball that occurs after the free throw is made, the official should let him enter by rule. While it can be annoying, it is legal and as an official I have to let teams to do what the rules allow even if I don't care for it. I do insist that the coach get his kids over there in a timely manner, so that the game is not unnecessarily delayed. If he doesn't I just might miss a few of his subs. 
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I thought it was actually a good strategy to slow down the inbound following the free throw. I never even question letting them in. It's the rule.