Free throw administration for NFHS California

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Actually, it is until the ball hits the rim, the backboard, or the FT ends.

As always, Camron is exactly correct. I don't know why I missed that because I always say, "Wait until it hits something", not "Wait until it hits the rim".

[mutantducky]

I saw a player start running from about half court. is that ok? I assume it is. Just kind of strange.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

I saw a player start running from about half court. is that ok? I assume it is. Just kind of strange.

My question for you, is there a rule preventing it?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

I saw a player start running from about half court. is that ok? I assume it is. Just kind of strange.

As long as he doesn't cross the three point line at the free throw line extended before the ball hits the rim or backboard or it is obvious the free throw will be missed (or it swishes in). Also, if he is on the non-shooting team, he cannot (in your opinion) disconcert the shooter.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

As always, Camron is exactly correct. I don't know why I missed that because I always say, "Wait until it hits something", not "Wait until it hits the rim".

When I address this at all (usually only in youth leagues, etc.) all I say is, "Let it hit."

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

When I address this at all (usually only in youth leagues, etc.) all I say is, "Let it hit."

All of the above is too much verbiage for me. I just say "one" or "two" or "three" or "one-and-one."

The players aren't listening to the rest anyway, and it's not as if sometimes they can enter on the release and sometime they have to wait for the hit.

(Exception: some summer tournaments / leagues play by FED rules and some by NCAA rules, so I do mention "wait" here, especially in the first couple of games.)

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

All of the above is too much verbiage for me. I just say "one" or "two" or "three" or "one-and-one."

This is how I was instructed also.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

When I address this at all (usually only in youth leagues, etc.) all I say is, "Let it hit."

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

All of the above is too much verbiage for me. I just say "one" or "two" or "three" or "one-and-one."

The players aren't listening to the rest anyway, and it's not as if sometimes they can enter on the release and sometime they have to wait for the hit.

(Exception: some summer tournaments / leagues play by FED rules and some by NCAA rules, so I do mention "wait" here, especially in the first couple of games.)

Agree with both. When I do say something, it's "let it hit." Anything involving schools or high school aged players, the only words I use are numbers.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Anything involving schools or high school aged players, the only words I use are numbers.

I have ontological objections to this claim.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I have ontological objections to this claim.

Overruled.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Overruled.

You didn't even ask what they were.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Agree with both. When I do say something, it's "let it hit." Anything involving schools or high school aged players, the only words I use are those that symbolize numbers plus the occasional "and" when required.

Originally Posted by mbyron

I have ontological objections to this claim.

Better?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Better?

I'm gratified that you're working so hard just to please me, so it seems a little bit petty to say no. Words don't symbolize numbers, numerals do. But you're getting warmer!

[constable]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

When I address this at all (usually only in youth leagues, etc.) all I say is, "Let it hit."

I concur

'" 1 shot"
"2 shots"
"3 shots"
or " 1 and bonus...or 1 and 1"

etc

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by constable

I concur

'" 1 shot"
"2 shots"
"3 shots"
or " 1 and bonus...or 1 and 1"

etc

Depending on the risk of OT, I might say, "4 shots" or "5 shots" or "however many shots until I say stop".