Rule 4 under definitions of act of shooting

[mick]

Originally posted by DentalCoug
a player when up for a 'shot', was fouled in mid-air, and then never released the ball but instead fell to the floor waiting for the wistle. The player jumped from behind the 3-point line so when the official ruled 3 free throws i naturally disputed the call


NHSAA - Rule 4 under one of the definitions of act of shooting, try, etc.

4-41 defines when a try starts and when it ends. As part of the rule,
the "act of shooting" is defined. Article 3 says it best: "The try
starts when the player begins the motion which habitually precedes the
release of the ball."

DentalCoug,
Welcome to the forum.

There is little to dispute.
The shooter had started the try and was fouled during the try. --> Shooting foul

If the shooter had released the ball and then was fouled after the release, but was still airborne:

NCAA Men - non shooting foul.

High School - shooting foul.

mick