[williebfree]

JV Boys, NFHS, 2-Whistle Crew
.1 second on clock until halftime

White #44 attempts 1st of 2 FTs. Blue (Visitors) calls "time", apparently to “ice” the shooter. I take this time to quickly discuss the game situation with my partner. “Less than .3 second, only a tap can be a legitimate attempt to score, etc…”

The teams return to their spots for the 2nd (last) FT. The shooter goes through his preparation, shoots, and the ball softly rolls off the front of the rim, falls to the floor and comes to rest under the rim in the lane. Neither team attempts to play the ball. I waited, and waited, and waited for ANYONE to touch the ball. FINALLY, after about 10 seconds (which seemed like an eternity) one of the players stepped toward the ball and picked it up. Horn blasts and teams hustle off to the lockerroom.

I am thinking to myself, what if no one touched the ball? What do I do?

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