free throw shot question

[joec]

Things happen when you least expect that they will. I think this happens at least once a year to many officials. Most of the time, the free thrower has a "deer in headlights" look when the ball caroms from his foot into the lane. Help him(her)out a little. Blow the whistle immediately and readminister. Rectify this before it becomes a lane violation. This is just good, preventative officiating. Allowing this to continue would be akin to perpetuating a mistake. Believe it or not, I had this happen in a varsity game 2 nights ago. Just my luck, I guess. Joe Calderazzo, Southwestern Indiana Officials' Association