[just another ref]

Originally Posted by blindofficial

My question is a followup question pertaining to a free throw violation (or not).

Is there a warning/violation if the opposing team players, lined up on the line, put there arms up by putting them out in front of them and then raising them up right as the shooter puts up the free throw? There obviously doing this to distract the shooter, so does this count as a violation?


Thanks

No official warning. You either call a violation or you don't. But this doesn't mean you can't warn the player: "That distracts the shooter. Next time it will be a violation."