Whatcha Got?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by ranjo
Tonight - V-girls game

Player comes to the line to shoot two free throws - bounces the ball twice, then stands erect and shoots the ball straight up over her head about 4-6 feet, catches it, bounces it two more times and then takes a normal free throw.

If the throwing of the ball had caused a defensive player to violate, I would have called disconcertion on the shooter I guess. She didn't really fake an attempt - or did she?

Whatcha got on this one?

First, only an opponent of the free thrower can commit a disconcertion violation.

Second, during the pre-game warm-ups did you observe the players when they practiced free throws. I am willing to bet dollars to donuts that this player did the same thing during practice. The short answer is that the free throw did nothing illegal.

MTD, Sr.