Contact with FT shooter

[zebraman]

Like others have said, it's not a delay of game unless it delays the game. Officials can manage it so that a T is not necessary.

[texaspaul]

I guess I administer certain times a little different. I generally hustle into the lane for the 2nd shot, raise one finger and say "one". What I had last night was a player, not in the lane space, coming from above the key to swap skin with the shooter and it did delay my administration. The defense never moved from their positions. I warned several times during the night. I guess I get in a flow with the game.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by texaspaul

I warned several times during the night.

That's the problem.

If it wasn't a delay, then no warning was needed.

If it was a delay, then maybe a "reminder" early, followed by one official warning, followed by a T.

Originally Posted by texaspual

Maybe I read a little too much into the rule this year, but every official I've called with, hasn't warned against the high fives to the free throw shooter

You don't want to be the one official in your area who stands out for this. The rule hasn't changed this year.

If last night's situation was "unusual", then give the warning. If it was "normal", then it wasn't a delay.