Lane occupation

[justshutup]

When a coach refuses to put players in the first lane space after a time-out, the penalty is for a miss, a retry, then a T. But what about during a normal free-throw. Do they HAVE to put both, and what is penalty?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by justshutup

When a coach refuses to put players in the first lane space after a time-out, the penalty is for a miss, a retry, then a T. But what about during a normal free-throw. Do they HAVE to put both, and what is penalty?

Yes, both spots have to be filled (assuming the team has at least two players). If you ask them to fill the spots and they don't, it's an immediate T.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Yes, both spots have to be filled (assuming the team has at least two players). If you ask them to fill the spots and they don't, it's an immediate T.

Per this Case Book play:

*10.1.5 SITUATION C: The calling official has reported the foul and proceeds to his/her proper position for the first of two free throws awarded to A1. B1 and B2 are: (a) huddling in the lane; or (b) two B players are not occupying the first two marked spaces next to the end line as required. RULING: In (a), if the huddle delays the officials' administration, Team B is warned. The warning is recorded by the scorer and reported to the head coach. If Team B had been previously warned for delay, a technical foul shall be charged. In (b), Team B will be directed to occupy the required spaces. If there is delay, a technical foul shall be charged to Team B. (4-47)

[Damian]

The resumption of play is after a time out. Continuing play is without a timeout. The penalties are different.

[MJT]

What is the rationale for the first two spaces having to be occupied by the opponents of the FT shooter. Why can the coach elect to not have anyone there if he wants to?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by MJT

What is the rationale for the first two spaces having to be occupied by the opponents of the FT shooter. Why can the coach elect to not have anyone there if he wants to?

Filling the first 2 spots is mandatory under the rules. A coach simply has no options when it comes to filling them, as long as he has 2 players available. Filling the other lane spots isn't mandatory.

If you don't fill the bottom mandatory spots, you're deliberately delaying the game.

[Nevadaref]

JR,
You didn't answer his question. He asked why is that the rule?

[WhistlesAndStripes]

OK, Just for $hit$ and giggles, what if a team has had all but one player foul out, and the other team is awarded FTs. It is impossible to fill both spots. Now what?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

JR,
You didn't answer his question. He asked why is that the rule?

I'll go back and answer it again then.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by MJT

What is the rationale for the first two spaces having to be occupied by the opponents of the FT shooter. Why can the coach elect to not have anyone there if he wants to?

I don't know. Basically, it's a rule and whatever the rationale for it is doesn't really matter. We just call it the way the rulebook tells us to call it.