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Originally posted by Oz Referee
As I have said in a previous thread - this is definitely one area that is handled much more clearly and easier (IMHO)in FIBA rules. To clarify:
Any common foul committed by a player whose team is in possession does not result in free throws, regardless of the number of team fouls committed.
Personally I feel that in 5 to 10 years the rules will basically be the same - probably the main difference will be the shape of the key - and in this case I prefer the FIBA model 
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Just because a rule may be "clear and easier" doesn't make it equitable. Since a foul committed by an offensive player is caused by that player initiating illegal contact, it should be penalized just the same as when a defensive player initiates illegal contact. If the defense shoots free throws when in the bonus, so should the offense.
As for the shape of the key, I really cannot stand that crapazoid.
I much rather prefer the rectaltangle.
