My only contribution to the original situation is that it could've been avoided if the Lead official had simply told the guys to knock it off before he bounced the ball to the FT shooter. Of course, since he didn't feel the delayed violation was justified (although it clearly WAS justified), it probably never entered his head to ask them to stop waving their arms. Perhaps you could've done it from the trail before the shooter was ready to let it fly. But perhaps not. I realize that's one where you have to be in the position to know if you could've said anything.
Chuck
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