Referee24.7 When does the ball become live?? Scenario: In Womens College - Is the ball live when the official administering the free-throw bounces the ball to the free thrower? Or does it become live when the free thrower has it in their hands?
Adam In high school, it's live when it's caught by the free thrower. I believe it's the same at all levels and genders. (FIBA excluded.)
Nevadaref Referee24.7 wroteWhen does the ball become live?? Scenario: In Womens College - Is the ball live when the official administering the free-throw bounces the ball to the free thrower? Or does it become live when the free thrower has it in their hands? From the 2008-09 NCAA Rules Book: Rule 4 Section 19. Disposal of Ball Art. 1. The ball is at the disposal of a player when it is: a. Handed to the thrower-in or free-thrower; b. Caught by the thrower-in or the free-thrower after it is bounced to him or her; c. Placed at a spot on the floor; or d. Available to a player after a goal.
Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Snaqwells wroteIn high school, it's live when it's caught by the free thrower. I believe it's the same at all levels and genders. (FIBA excluded.) Snaqs: In this situation FIBA rules are the same. MTD, Sr.