Free Throw Violation

[RookieDude]

What would you do, as an officiating crew, if the FT shooter decides to go talk to the coach as the L is ready to administer the 1st FT?

The player actually went to the sideline and held a brief conversation with the coach...as the officials were telling him to go back to the line.
(I wasn't there, so I don't know how many times the officials had to tell the player...or how long it took the player to go back to the line.)

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

What would you do, as an officiating crew, if the FT shooter decides to go talk to the coach as the L is ready to administer the 1st FT?

The player actually went to the sideline and held a brief conversation with the coach...as the officials were telling him to go back to the line.
(I wasn't there, so I don't know how many times the officials had to tell the player...or how long it took the player to go back to the line.)

How about following the specified ruling?

DELAY BY FREE THROWER
10.3.6 SITUATION: The calling official has reported the foul and has given directions to players along the lane. The official is ready to put the ball at free thrower A1's disposal, but A1 is at the sideline talking to the coach. RULING: A technical foul for delay is charged to A1. No warning is authorized in this situation. (10-3-6c)

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

How about following the specified ruling?

DELAY BY FREE THROWER
10.3.6 SITUATION: The calling official has reported the foul and has given directions to players along the lane. The official is ready to put the ball at free thrower A1's disposal, but A1 is at the sideline talking to the coach. RULING: A technical foul for delay is charged to A1. No warning is authorized in this situation. (10-3-6c)

We talked about this situation...and giving the T. But, the officials went on to ask if:

a) they could have used their "game management" skills and just got the player to return to the line before any big delay.

b) there was a violation for the player leaving the semi-circle once the L was ready to administer.

c) they could have given a delay warning as the player was leaving the semi-circle.

For what it's worth...I told them:
a) probably, if the player didn't continue to the bench
b) not that I know of
c) not one of the 4 delay warnings

what say you...

[mick]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

We talked about this situation...and giving the T. But, the officials went on to ask if:

a) they could have used their "game management" skills and just got the player to return to the line before any big delay.

Perhaps, an official could have reminded the player that he's the shooter and/or asked if he was injured or "something".

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by mick

Perhaps, an official could have reminded the player that he's the shooter and/or asked if he was injured or "something".

Spoken like a true veteran.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by RookieDude

We talked about this situation...and giving the T. But, the officials went on to ask if:

a) they could have used their "game management" skills and just got the player to return to the line before any big delay.

b) there was a violation for the player leaving the semi-circle once the L was ready to administer.

c) they could have given a delay warning as the player was leaving the semi-circle.

For what it's worth...I told them:
a) probably, if the player didn't continue to the bench
b) not that I know of
c) not one of the 4 delay warnings

what say you...

I agree with your answers. If the FT shooter immediately returns to the semi-circle without going to the bench, tell him not to do that again and administer the FT. If he ignores you and continues to the bench, call the immediate technical foul. You'd never warn him twice though.

[Nevadaref]

RD,
Your answers are correct.
For part (b) just note that the requirement for the FT shooter not to leave (or enter per the case book) the semicircle begins AFTER the ball becomes live on the FT which is when it is placed at the disposal of the thrower.

[RookieDude]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

RD,
Your answers are correct.
For part (b) just note that the requirement for the FT shooter not to leave (or enter per the case book) the semicircle begins AFTER the ball becomes live on the FT which is when it is placed at the disposal of the thrower.

Yep...thanks, mick, JR and Nevada (good case play BTW)...just looking for a little validation.