Delay of Game??

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by Dave Brost
I would like to add a twist to this scenario. If all of Team B players go to sideline, and Team A shooter is ready to shoot, I believe that you can go ahead and shoot the free throw without anyone on the low blocks. It would obviously be a penalty on Team B for not occupying these spots, but it is a delayed call, and only enforced if the shot is missed. Any thoughts?

This is not a resuming play situation. Give Team B a chance to get two players in the first spaces. If Team B does not respond to your request to put players in the first spaces and the shooter for Team A is in position to shoot the free throw then a technical foul should be charged to Team B's Head Coach for delay of game. But you need to inform Team B's Head Coach that he must release two players from his informal huddle immediately.