Lower Block Lane Violation??
 

Had a fellow official tell me of a play they had in their game. He is Trail and his partner is Lead during a 2 shot free throw. Team A is shooting a free throw and the Lead doesn't realize that a Team A player is occupying the lower block instead of a Team B player. He blows his whistle and calls a lane violation on Team A. Is this correct? Would you call this or step in and correct it?

Thanks

Depends. Does FT shooter have the ball? If so, too late and it's a violation. It's poor game management by the L to let this happen but ultimately, it's the players' responsibility to get this right. Now, if it's third-grade house league basketball, I'd ignore it, collect the ball and quickly/quietly inform Kobe Jr. that he needs to switch out with a team B player. It won't happen a second time.

I can't remember the case play or interp that identifies this, but I think it is ruled a simultaneous violation when players line up incorrectly. Violation on Team A for occupying the space and a Violation by Team B for not occupying the space.

The penalty is no point and POI. POI would be shoot any remaining FTs or AP with a spot throw-in nearest the violation.

If I am remembering incorrectly, I am sure someone will correct me. :)

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