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Illegal foul shot?
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! |
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I have rarely seen this, but usually I will wait and see if any "fake" pulls a defender into the lane early. If it looks like a fake to me, but no one bites, I've got nothing, but if it draws the defender in early, then I'll call the violation on the shooter.
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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 |
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NFHS rule 9-1-4--"The free thrower shall not fake a try, nor shall any player in a marked lane space fake to cause an opponent to violate". |
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Good explanation JR. The rule initially seemed to state two actions being the violation; one to fake a throw and two to fake a jump. Now I see the complete thought being, as you stated, the fake causes the opponent to violate.
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Then the committee changed the rule to require players to wait until the ball hits the rim/backboard. That is a very specifically defined criteria to enter the lane. There is no question about WHEN the ball hits and for anyone to be in the lane before that should be penalized. Faking by either the free thrower or by anyone in the marked lane spaces should never be a factor. The only reason I should enter the lane is because the ball hit the rim, not because I followed someone else. I have written to have 9-1-4 deleted and penalize any violations of entering too soon based on that specific action. The Penalty section for Rule 9-1 can be simplified greatly and still the balance between offense and defense can be maintained. No longer can any Violators cry "the devil made me do it". |
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