double foul during shot

[Adam]

Not sure how the rule is worded, but a double foul would include a "foul by the defense." What makes continuous motion inapplicable?

Thinking further: would it be the fact that a foul by a player on the team in control causes the ball to immediately become dead?

[billyu2]

Originally Posted by Adam

Not sure how the rule is worded, but a double foul would include a "foul by the defense." What makes continuous motion inapplicable?

Thinking further: would it be the fact that a foul by a player on the team in control causes the ball to immediately become dead?

The rule doesn't say continuous motion is applicable or inapplicable. In fact, it doesn't even mention it as being relevant. If there is still team control, that team gets the ball for a throw in. Why try to muck it up?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by billyu2

The rule doesn't say continuous motion is applicable or inapplicable. In fact, it doesn't even mention it as being relevant. If there is still team control, that team gets the ball for a throw in. Why try to muck it up?

The question was whether the shot would count. The real question (and answer) is whether the ball is live when it goes through the basket if a double foul is committed while the shooter has the ball in his hand. The answer is no, it is not, the ball becomes dead when a teammate of the player with the ball commits a foul. In the end, you're right, but it's also important to understand the rule basis for the decision.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Adam

Not sure how the rule is worded, but a double foul would include a "foul by the defense." What makes continuous motion inapplicable?

Thinking further: would it be the fact that a foul by a player on the team in control causes the ball to immediately become dead?

Yes, the fact that there is a foul by the offense makes the ball dead immediately. There is no exception that delays the dead ball when that occurs.