I had 2 separate situations occur recently and would appreciate help. Both situations occurred in Free Throw Administration.

Situation 1: A1 is at the F/T line for the last F/T. He "throws" the ball but it richocets off the backboard and returns to him. I called a delay of game violation and awarded the ball to Team B.

Situation 2: Same as in Situation 1 except the ball "skips" off the front of the ring.

A1 questions my cal in situation 1. I explain the ball didn't hit the ring and therefore a delay. But I question my call in Situation 2.

Where in the rule or case book am I covered. I do know that Rule 9.1.4 speaks of the free thrower faking a try, but am unable to find anything else.

Thank you for your answers.

Situation 1 is a violation, but not for delay.

Situation 2 is not a violation.

The rule reference you're looking for is 9-1-3. The free thrower must "throw within 10 seconds to cause the ball to enter the basket or touch the ring before the FT ends."

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You're not covered under any rule to call a delay of game violation in #1. If the free throw doesn't touch the ring, it's simply a violation under rule 9-1-3. In #2, if the ball touches the ring, it's in play.

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