Illegal foul shot?

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Originally Posted by spacecoast

Hi,
I have a question about free throws. How far does a person have to bring the ball up while shooting a foul shot before it's considered an illegal pump fake or illegal shot attempt?

For instance, a kid is shooting a free throw and he brings the ball up to his chin and then brings it down again before he shoots the ball. He makes the shot, but the ref calls it illegal and the other team gets the ball. Is this right?

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks!

If the Ref called it illegal he must have interpreted the motion as a fake which is defined by Rule 9-1-4. However, in case situation 9.1.4 it states "The faking of a free throw try is a violation. However, if A1 does not feel comfortable after starting his/her motion and stops to adjust, the players in the lane spaces are expected to hold their positions."

It really becomes a judgement call, if in the Ref's opinion, the shooter intentionally tried to cause the players in the lane to jump. imo