From the NCAA rule book, Rule 5, Section 7, Article 2:
A.R. 4. With the score tied near the expiration of time in the second half (a) shooter A1 is fouled in the act of shooting just before time expires or (b) shooter A1 is fouled in the act of shooting after time expires.
R U L I N G : (a) When the foul occurs before the ball becomes dead and the period has ended, A1 shall shoot the two free throws. When one free throw is successful, the game is over. If one free throw is not successful, the game continues with an extra period(s). (b) When the foul occurs after the second half has clearly ended, the extra period shall begin with the free throws.
My question is about part (b). How can you have a foul in the act of shooting after the second half has ended? The half doesn't end until the try is over!
Could someone explain exactly what is meant here?
Thanks!
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