Question on lane violation

[Rich]

Originally posted by bgtg19
I recall a clarification that officials are only to penalize the first violation where one violation causes another. I do not recall any rule change that says that there can be no double violations (that aren't simultaneous, I presume would be the argument)... and if I missed it, that is a BAD job by me! Could you (or someone) provide me with a reference; I certainly want to get it right.

The case book implies that disconcertion should BE CONSIDERED if B violates followed by A. On a play where two opponents (not the shooter) step in, B followed by A, I would rule that way.

There is a case play that describes B violating first followed by A stepping over the free throw line. Ruling: Double violation. Just wanted to point out that ANY violation by B doesn't absove A from committing a violation -- a free throw missing the rim would also result in a double violation and a trip to the AP arrow.

--Rich