Lost a sneaker

[Jimgolf]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

If that's the sole reason, I probably wouldn't stop the game.

Ouch! Where's the pun police when you need them?

[mplagrow]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

If that's the sole reason, I probably wouldn't stop the game.

Oh, brother.

[iref4him]

Originally Posted by rfp

Boys varsity game last night. A1 drives to the basket, makes layup, sneaker comes off. As B1 is taking the ball out, official blows whistle to allow A1 to retrieve and replace his sneaker, eliminating potential advantage for B. Any rule to support stopping the game to allow A1 to replace his shoe?

I have always been told to treat the loss of the shoe like an injured player situaiton. Hold your whistle until play slows down, i.e., if B stops advancing or when A gets control again. I have seen players go down the floor with just one shoe and continue to play.