Delay of Game??

[Hawks Coach]

And if they never get a player to the blocks, then we never have a delay because we never have a second shot, right?

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by wmwhelan
I thought the ruling is that if there are not two opposing in the blocks when the shooter is ready, it is a violation on the first shot (player shoots again if missed.) You then give a delay T if players not in blocks for second shot.

Only when using the resuming-play procedure (i.e., after a timeout for this situation). After a TO, if B is not present in the lower blocks, A1 can shoot. If the shot misses, B needs to be in place for the substitute throw, or you have a team T. If the first shot is good, second shot proceeds as normal (with or without B), and if a replacement is required, you T if B is not at the line. (10.1.5 A)

During normal play, B is told to line up properly. If they delay or refuse, a team T is assessed. (10.1.5 C)

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by wmwhelan
I thought the ruling is that if there are not two opposing in the blocks when the shooter is ready, it is a violation on the first shot (player shoots again if missed.) You then give a delay T if players not in blocks for second shot.

No, that's only when the resuming play procedure is in effect after a TO.

[DanIvey]

Originally posted by BktBallRef

No, that's only when the resuming play procedure is in effect after a TO.

...or Intermission. i.e. end of a quarter.

Dan

[Mark Dexter]

Originally posted by DanIvey

...or Intermission. i.e. end of a quarter.

Dan

Yes, but you won't have FT's where someone is required to be on the blocks at the beginning of a quarter. (Unless the ball becomes live, in which case it's not resuming play.)

[BktBallRef]

Correct. That's why it only applies to time-outs. If their are FTs to start a quarter, there's no one along the lane.