Free Throw Violation?

[brainbrian]

Originally posted by PGCougar
Player closest to the FT shooter is leaning in with his arm fully extended into the lane about shoulder high, waiting for the FT shooter to take his shot (NFHS rules.) As though to maintain balance, the defender's arm waves up and down a bit, and he was shaking his hands and fingers. To me it looked a little deliberate on the defender, trying to catch the peripheral vision and distract the FT shooter.

Well, if it's the first shot and they have their hands up, their's hardly any reason for that. If I think it's a really big deal I'll warn them about it before I call any violations.