Free Throw admin- NBA

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Originally Posted by Camron Rust

In the ROP situation, the violations for not filling the required spots (for both teams) are changed from being a T to being a potential FT violation for both teams. There isn't so much as rule that states so but for the ROP procedure to make any sense, it has to be that way and I believe there are case plays clarifying that.

If the defense isn't in the lower spaces, you give the shooter the ball. If the shooter misses, a violation is called and the shooter gets a new shot. If it were not for the ROP procedure, that would be a technical fall as soon as the defense doesn't take the spot. Likewise, if the shooting team isn't coming out, you put the ball on the FT line and start the 10 count. At any other time it would be a T for the shooter to not come to the line.

Avoiding the need to call a T makes sense, and a delayed violation for the defenders also makes sense if they are not on the block in time. But I still can't justify the ball on the floor and count for the shooter. (And yes, I guess I can justify it by saying its in the rule book, but I don't see how you can set aside the lane violation here.) You had referenced a case play, and I'm sure it was from years ago, but if anyone can find one, I'd appreciate it. Again the only part I can't resolve is if the shooter himself is not there in time, and why that isn't an immediate violation for not being in the semi-circle.