Free Throw Violation

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by ecolintman

"It was a championship junior high school tournament game. 2. We play under the umbrella of the LHSAA/Federation rules. To that end let me quote the rule that applies and the intent behind that rule. Under the Rules Enforcement paragraph of the LHSAA rules book it states "Officials need to be aware that personal interpretations of the rules have a negative impact on the game. The rules are written to provide a balance between offense and defense, minimize risks to participants, promote the sound tradition of the game and promote fair play. Individual philosophies and diviation from the rules as written negatively impact the basic fundamentals and tenants of the rules. The free throw rule is specific in that it is a violation if after receiving and having control of the ball the free thrower has either foot beyond the vertical plane of the edge of the free throw line prior to the basketball entering the basket or hitting the rim of the basket. The bottom line - we are paid to call the game according to the rules that apply."

Is that the dialect used in LA?

Here is the response that I would send back:
THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE RULES
The restrictions which the rules place upon the players are intended to create a balance of play; to provide equal opportunity between the offense and the defense; to provide equal opportunity between the small player and tall player; to provide reasonable safety and protection; to create an atmosphere of sporting behavior and fair play; and to emphasize cleverness and skill without unduly limiting freedom of action of individual or team play on either offense or defense.
Therefore, it is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may be intelligently applied in each play situation. A player or a team should not be permitted an advantage which is not intended by a rule. Neither should play be permitted to develop which may lead to placing a player at a disadvantage not intended by a rule.
It is the policy of the NFHS Basketball Rules Committee that there be no deviation from the rules unless experimental approval has been granted by the NFHS liaison to the rules committee.

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FREE-THROWER LOSES BALL
9.1.1 SITUATION: A1, at the free throw line to attempt a free throw (a) muffs the pass from the official and it rolls forward; or (b) accidentally drops the ball before the throwing motion is started. RULING: In (a) and (b) the official should sound the whistle to prevent any violations and then start the free throw procedure again.

[mick]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

FREE-THROWER LOSES BALL
9.1.1 SITUATION: A1, at the free throw line to attempt a free throw (a) muffs the pass from the official and it rolls forward; or (b) accidentally drops the ball before the throwing motion is started. RULING: In (a) and (b) the official should sound the whistle to prevent any violations and then start the free throw procedure again.

I git it, now. It's a rule requiring the prevention of a violation, as opposed to a rule penalizing a violation.
If we employ the accepted slow whistle, the rule goes away and the violation goes with it. It becomes omniabsent.