Defenense holding hands on free throw

[Old School]

Originally Posted by lukealex

While watching a D-II mens game today, I noticed the defense holding hands while boxing out to gain an advantage. They would hold the position to not let the offensive player through the two defenders.

Any thoughts? Violation? What should be called, if anything? Same for FED?

Never seen this before, good question. If the FT shooter has not released the ball and they are holding hands, my thoughts would be to warn them first not to do that again. If they do it again and keep the opponent from moving into the lane to get a fair shot at the rebound, holding foul. Take your pick but only charge one of them. Guarantee, they won't do it again if you call a foul, after warning them too.