fouling the free thrower

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Whistles & Stripes

Given that most FT Shooters shoot flat footed and never become an airborne shooter, it is almost impossible to have a foul in the act of shooting as any movement toward the shooter is going to create a delayed violation first for entering the lane prior to the ball striking the ring.

I don't really think the logic is sound (B1 enters the lane and fould A1 before A1 releases the ball -- penalize both the violation and the foul), but the conclusion is.

If someone fouls the shooter before the shooter releases the ball, it's almost always going to be intentional or flagrant.