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Originally posted by ken roberts on 12-14-1999 03:00 PM
There is no penalty for playing with less than five players, though it's not permissible, either (3-3-1Q). There is also no provision to cancel the first free throw once it was administered.
So after the initial mistake of not waiting for the DQ'd player's sub, you were correct in counting the first free throw and then bringing in the sub.
A team can play with less than five players, even one, if the referee feels they can still win the game.