Standing in front of free throw line

[Stan]

Originally posted by Bizket786
Let's say A1 is shooting a free throw and A1 is standing in front of the free throw line when he receives the ball he takes a few dribbles and then realizes he is in front of the free throw line he then backs up to the free throw line and takes his shot.

Is this a violation?

No violaition. rule 9-1-1 "the try shall be attempted from... behind the free throw line" rule 9-1-7 is essentially the same. Case book 9.1.7 says that once in the semi-circle and behind the line and they have the ball, they can't leave those confines. Your situation sounds like a mutual goof. Smile and play ball.

Stan