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Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
It is always (with apologies to J. Dallas Shirley) disconcerting (free throw violation) at the least and unsportsmanlike (technical foul) at the worst. There is no inbetween. You have one or the other.
MTD, Sr.
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Hit the attic. Pull out the 2001-02 rulebook. Look up POE 2 and then admit you're wrong.
POE #2: Disconcertion During Free Throws
Some states have indicated a growing concern with the free throw shooter being disconcerted by a defensive player. Disconcertion may occur through hand and arm movements and verbal outbursts during the attempt. The committee emphasizes that disconcertion is a violation (9-1-5) and may result in a substitute throw. If persistent or deemed unsporting, the TEAM/player may be penalized with a technical foul.
You can call both if the official deems that the disconcertion is also unsporting in nature. If it's on the bench, it's a team technical foul.