Free throw violation or not?

[Philz]

Once in awhile I see a player outside the 3 point line / free throw line extended on a free throw take a running start towards the basket but dont actually brake the plane before for it hits the rim (NHFS) or on the release(NCAA) but always see it called as a violation. I've even called it myself...nobody seems to question it but in the rule book I only seen it stated as they can not break the plane....can anyone help me out on that one?

[Raymond]

And when you made the call what was the violation in your opinion?

BTW, in NCAA the restriction is the same as NFHS. Players outside the 3-pt line have to wait for the ball to hit the rim first.

[Philz]

Well Badnew I know he didnt break the plane but he sure got an advantage with the running start so thats why I ask

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Philz

Well Badnew I know he didnt break the plane but he sure got an advantage with the running start so thats why I ask

I only ask to make you think about the play. What would your answer have been had someone questioned you on the spot. He may have gotten an advantage in your opinion but you when you blow your whistle for a violation you need to be able to back it up with a rule.

Here's the NCAA rule: 9-1.2.g. Players not in a legal marked lane space shall remain behind the freethrow line extended and behind the three-point field-goal line until the ball strikes the ring, flange or backboard, or until the free throw ends.

[Philz]

I know Badnews, but why wouldnt more players do that if its legal?....they could start out running say 20 feet before the 3 point line and time it so they break the plane just after or on the release and they would most likely get the rebound with the momentum they were able to gain before the shot.....I never see this on TV, mostly see it REC league and youth league game and alway see the Refs call it a violation and and as I stated nobody seems to question it but me and as you mentioned they just have to stay behind the line until the release which they do according to the rule but the momentum they get from getting a head start by running and timming the free throw I feel is a great advantage.

[SamIAm]

Originally Posted by Philz

I know Badnews, but why wouldnt more players do that if its legal?....they could start out running say 20 feet before the 3 point line and time it so they break the plane just after or on the release and they would most likely get the rebound with the momentum they were able to gain before the shot.....I never see this on TV, mostly see it REC league and youth league game and alway see the Refs call it a violation and and as I stated nobody seems to question it but me and as you mentioned they just have to stay behind the line until the release which they do according to the rule but the momentum they get from getting a head start by running and timming the free throw I feel is a great advantage.

Team A, shooting, is likely to not get the rebound. If team A crashes one of the two remaining defenders, they are more succeptible to a fastbreak as team B already has a rebounding edge (unless team A crashes players). It is in the numbers. Also, this strategy is employed frequently, at all levels, at the end of close games.

Edited for spelling

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

Here's the NCAA rule: 9-1.2.g. Players not in a legal marked lane space shall remain behind the freethrow line extended and behind the three-point field-goal line until the ball strikes the ring, flange or backboard, or until the free throw ends.

Originally Posted by lukealex

For Fed rules on a free throw, when can players enter the lane?

lukealex - players lined up on the lane may enter after the ball is released by the shooter.
edit: sorry this is a reference to NCAA rules. FED I think is when it touches the ring, flange or backboard.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Philz

Well Badnew I know he didnt break the plane but he sure got an advantage with the running start so thats why I ask

Maybe, but it's a legal advantage. There shouldn't be a violation here as long as they don't break the plane with their foot until the ball hits something.

[lukealex]

For Fed rules on a free throw, when can players enter the lane? Does the ball have to touch the ring or can the players enter the lane if the ball touches the flange or backboard first?

[JoeTheRef]

Originally Posted by lukealex

For Fed rules on a free throw, when can players enter the lane? Does the ball have to touch the ring or can the players enter the lane if the ball touches the flange or backboard first?

Touches the ring or backboard or until the free throws end.