Free Throw Violation

[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.