free throw lane issues

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by deecee

1) you still havent explained how we didnt take charge and your solutions so far i find absurd -- a) bounce the ball and then just whistle a violation (which is not proper mechanics and bad officiating anyways) and b) to ask the coach and captain (its not my job to ask for help if i ask the player -- or tell the player what to do).

2) i just want to know who gets to chose matchup -- offense or defense in the lanes.

1) None of Icallfouls' solutions are backed up either by rule(s) or approved mechanic(s).

2) No one gets to choose match-ups when lining up for FT's. The defense must fill the bottom 2 slots. Period. Rules reference is R8-1-4(b). The shooting team has the option of 1,2 or no players filling the next slots up. Period. Rules reference is R-8-1-4(c). If someone wants to "match up", they have to do it without delaying the game. Whether they actually do delay the game or not is a judgement call by the administering official. If he feels that a player(s) is delaying the game, it's a "T". Rules reference is R10-3-6(a). There are no other applicable rules, AFAIK.

Quit worrying. You done good imo.