Strategic Lane Violation

[jayedgarwho]

Am I right that the rules provide no remedy for a lane violation by the free throw defenders OTHER than a new free throw try after a miss? Even for repeated violations?

My 7th grade team leads by 2, final seconds. Opponent has the ball, attacking our basket. With under two seconds left, we're called for a shooting foul -- two shots. Assume the opponent misses the first shot. Now, expecting that he will also attempt to miss the second, could I call timeout and instruct my rebounders to ensure good position by stepping in the lane a half count ahead of when they should?

After looking at NCAA 9.2, I think why not? If we're called for a lane violation, well -- no harm on a make: our ball, ahead by 1. On a miss, nothing happens except the shooter is forced to shoot again, risking another unintended make. Our players can repeat the violation indefinitely until either (1) it isn't called and (presumably) we use our advantage to rebound the miss or (2) the shooter finally makes the shot.

(In reality, we played by the rules, didn't jump in early, the shooter missed the second shot, the offense rebounded and scored, forced overtime, and won the game. In grim hindsight I am wondering whether I missed an opportunity.)