help free throw shooter

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by SC Official

I have cracked down this year on defenders obnoxiously and superfluously saying "I got shooter." They need to decide this before the free throws are attempted. And they already know "who's got the shooter," it's nothing more than a distraction attempt.

I have started to tell defenders they need to shut up once the shooter goes into his motion. I have called one violation for disconcertion and everyone got the hint.

I've called it a time or two too.

While I never tell a player to "shut up," I have been known to bounce the ball to the person at the line and ask, "Everyone knows who has shooter, right?" Most times, they get the hint.