Multiple foul

[wanja]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

First off let me make sure I understand it correctly....With two defenders both committing fouls on on player, the offended player gets one free throw for each foul? Is that one set of free throws for each foul (meaning 4 total) or just one for each (meaning 1+1=2)? If it is the later then what if three players foul him? Does he get three (1+1+1=3)? Do both (or all three) have fouls recorded at the table and do both (or all three) count towards the team fouls?
Secondly, if the above situations are correct do any referees ever enforce the multiple foul rule?

Rule 10 Penalty summary is clear that for a multiple foul it is "one free throw for each foul" not one set of free throws. Yes, for example if 3 defenders particpated in a multiple foul on a successful try, the penalty would be 3 free throws. I have never seen a multiple foul call or been told by another official that they they have seen a multiple foul called.

Here's the summary from the rule book for multiple foul penalties.

6. Multiple Foul
a. One free throw for each foul:
(1) No try involved.
(2) Successful or unsuccessful two-point try or tap.
(3) Successful three-point try or tap.
b. Two free throws for each foul:
(1) Intentional or flagrant foul.
(2) Unsuccessful three-point try or tap.
Plus ball for throw-in if intentional or flagrant.

NOTE: If one or both fouls of a multiple are flagrant, two free throws are awarded for each flagrant foul. Any player who commits a flagrant foul is disqualified.

The current IAABO refresher test includes an interesting question involving a false multiple foul.

Airborne shooter B1 is fouled by A1 before releasing the ball for a 3-point try. After releasing the ball, B1 is fouled by A2 before B1 touches the the court. The try is unsuccessful.

Result: B1 is entitled to 6 free throws.