Buy your way out of violation?

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

As others have noted, there is a new casebook ruling this season which states that the free-thrower violates if he loses the ball in a manner such that he cannot regain control of it without leaving the semi-circle.

How about if defender gives player the ball back ?

[Indianaref]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

How about if defender gives player the ball back ?

A free-throw violation shall be called immediately when the free thrower looses/deflects the ball out of the semi circle.

[cardinalfan]

I've never had this happen, and I hope it doesn't anytime soon.

[hugheske44]

Im glad I found this board! Thanks again guys, always interesting discussions on here!~~~

[AKOFL]

I've had it happen three times in four days. Twice it was the same official. The first one was a violation, second was a bad pass and catch. The third was a sweet preshot dribble of the foot for a violation. Never had it happen in 10 plus years of calling before. Funny how things come up on the forum and then happen. Scary really!