Free throw misses rim, violation, mechanics?

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Dad

I have zero problems with this. Everyone in the gym knows what it means, and the only issue I've run across, which really isn't one, is that random official bitching that it isn't a mechanic.

While I don't do it, I'd rather that instead of someone blowing their whistle and whisper violation. Then the entire gym is wondering what was called and the crew looks bad.

Half the gym is chanting "Air Ball!"