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Originally posted by Cornellref
OK, I agree with an intentional if the foul was on purpose.
In the accidental case, however, I don't think a no call is good because the offense was clearly put at a disadvantage (the pass is affected). A do-over also hurts the offense since they were rushing to get a fast break and might lose a basket by doing a do-over. I don't think that an intentional is warranted for accidental contact though.
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Once in 30 millions plays this could happen with one of a dozen scenarios; does that make one in a billion chances that the throw-in play could actually be affected? I dunno.
If this happens at the 3rd grade or at a level up to the college (
unlikely at higher levels), who cares?
Even if that throw-in team gets a free throw or two, what are the odds it'll go in, 25%? ...Then what are the odds of that free-throw affecting the final outcome, 8%...1%...0.0004%?
Blow the whistle, warn for the player to be careful and play on. Then it's done and you'll never see it happen again in your lifetime.
mick