I thought the call was an easy one to make. I do not have my rules book in front of me, but a free throw is defined as an unhindered attempt to score one point. When opponents on the court or bench personal from the opponents bench are yelling during a player's free throw attempt that is defined as disconcerting action. The crowd yelling at during the free throw attempt is not disconcerting action.
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Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
Trumbull Co. (Warren, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Wood Co. (Bowling Green, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Ohio Assn. of Basketball Officials
International Assn. of Approved Bkb. Officials
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Toledo, Ohio
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