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Originally Posted by RookieDude
Let us play "Devil's advocate"...and "what if" this scenario....
What if A1 MISSED the first FT?
Team A Coach: "Hey, Team B VIOLATED by not being in the lower blocks! The rules say they should be there...I want another FT!"
R: "We screwed up."
Coach: "Give me a rule reference...or I protest."
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R: "Coach, by telling Team B they had to clear the lane for the free throw, we caused them to violate. Therefore we can't call a violation on them. Furthermore, it's not a correctable error."
There are many instances where officials make mistakes, and the game is picked up where you left off. Think of inadvertent whistles.