Free throws

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by DLH17

My partner and I had this occur Sunday afternoon during a 5th grade game. The shooter dribbled the ball, tried to pick up dribble and immediately "lost the handle". Ball dropped back to the floor directly in front of him where he started dribbling again and regained control. I was trail official and passed on calling a violation.

Coach behind me quickly yelled "that's a violation".... now I know.

Now you know what?

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Now you know what?

(b), a free-throw violation shall be called on A1. (9-1-3a, e)

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by DLH17

(b), a free-throw violation shall be called on A1. (9-1-3a, e)

If he just fumbled/lost the ball and picked it up, you have nothing - as long as he get's off the shot in 10 secs.

If he loses or attempts to go get the ball - then you have a violation. This is not what's implied by your post.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by grunewar

If he just fumbled/lost the ball and picked it up, you have nothing - as long as he get's off the shot in 10 secs.

If he loses or attempts to go get the ball - then you have a violation. This is not what's implied by your post.

The shooter did retrieve the ball....but, he didn't physically have to go into the lane to do it. He merely lost the handle, leaned forward a bit w/o stepping beyond the ft line and picked up the ball. According to the rule, it sounds as if he was in violation.

edit: the ball didn't deflect off his foot, so, I guess he wasn't in violation. Makes me wonder if he is in violation if it is allowed to deflect off any other part of his body i.e. leg or torso. hmmm.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by DLH17

The shooter did retrieve the ball....but, he didn't physically have to go into the lane to do it. He merely lost the handle, leaned forward a bit w/o stepping beyond the ft line and picked up the ball. According to the rule, it sounds as if he was in violation.

What in the rule indicates he was in violation?

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

What in the rule indicates he was in violation?

After re-reading the rule, it appears he was not in violation because the ball wasn't allowed to hit his foot after fumbling the ball.

Good learning experience. Helps to discuss.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Good learning experience. Helps to discuss.

And that's why many of us are here.

I learn something new every day.

[jdw3018]

Originally Posted by DLH17

After re-reading the rule, it appears he was not in violation because the ball wasn't allowed to hit his foot after fumbling the ball.

Good learning experience. Helps to discuss.

Actually, it has nothing to do with it hitting his foot. It has to do with whether the free thrower would have to leave the free throw semi-circle to retrieve the ball. If he can't retrieve the ball, it is a violation.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by jdw3018

Now you know what?

C'mon, everyone knows you can't dribble, fumble dribble! (sarc)