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cmhjordan23 Thu Jan 06, 2011 03:05pm
Free throws
 
Cannot find this instance in the rule book. After ball is given to free throw shooter, he then takes several steps back and his feet are now outside the semi-circle. Is this a violation? I called it a violation.

bob jenkins Thu Jan 06, 2011 03:08pm
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Originally Posted by cmhjordan23 (Post 712674)
Cannot find this instance in the rule book. After ball is given to free throw shooter, he then takes several steps back and his feet are now outside the semi-circle. Is this a violation? I called it a violation.
9-1-3e

BillyMac Thu Jan 06, 2011 03:29pm
Because He's Larry Bird, That's Why ...
 
Part of Larry Bird's free throw routine was to wait outside the semicircle for the pass from the official. He would then take a few steps forward and take his free throw. I guess it's not a violation if you're Larry Bird.

sportsref Thu Jan 06, 2011 03:53pm
Free Throw
 
9-1-3 Sit J in NFHS Casebook

Camron Rust Thu Jan 06, 2011 05:10pm
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 712675)
9-1-3e
Noting that the painted arc that defines the 6' radius semi-circle is still in the semi-circle (the inside of the painted arc will be 5'10" from the center of the semi-circle).


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