Questions From Scrimmage

[CDurham]

1) Is it a violation if the free thrower dribbles the ball over the free throw line, but keeps her feet behind the line. Saw this while observing a scrimmage. Would you call it "leaving"?

2) If the official catches the ball in play, should he drop it, or if he holds onto it for a few seconds blow it dead and go with POI? Saw this also. The Trail official had a match up in the corner toward the baseline while the ball is being passed at the top of the key. It was a pretty competitive matchup between 2 big post players who were both toward the baseline corner in the Trails area. He (I guess glances) out of the corner of his eye and sees the ball coming in his direction. By the time he notices it he reacts and catches it while standing inbounds. I dont blame him when it was passed pretty hard right at face level and he didn't see it coming in time. He holds onto it for about a second, then drops it and the defensive player grabs it and goes the length of the court. Before she lays it up the official realizes what he had done and blows the action dead and goes with POI for the team who was in control at the time of his catching.

Just wanted to know everyones reaction on how to call/handle these plays. Thanks!