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Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee
Faking a free throw is NOT illegal. It is ONLY a violation IF it makes the opposing team violate.
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While I think that is probably how it's called in the very few cases where somebody tries to fake it, that's not actually what the rule says.
9-1-3b: "The free thrower shall not fake a try, nor shall any player in a marked lane space fake to cause an opponent to violate".
The "makes the opposing team violate" provision that you mention is applied only to players in the marked lane spaces. The part that relates to the shooter is pretty clear -- "shall not a fake a try".