return to bench?

[jeffpea]

if you think about it this way, maybe it will make more sense....

the quarter/period has NOT ended. there was a foul...the quarter/period cannot end until the penalty enforcement has been completed...therefore, by rule, you MUST have the 5 players from each team remain on the floor....

hope that helps...

[Adam]

If there was time on the clock, would you allow the players to leave the playing court during FTs?

[Camron Rust]

I think one point of confusion is whether the players are leaving the court or not. They can't. But, they can go stand right in front of their bench as long as they remain inbounds and are not below the FT line extended of where the shot is being attempted. The coach can stand right by them on the OOB side of the line. The other team members need to remain seated but they could be right behind the coach. Looks like a timeout-like huddle but it is not. It fully meets the requirements....players on the floor, coach in the box, non-players seated.

[BktBallRef]

Had it happen twice this year. As long as they don't leave the court, and behave, I couldn't care less.

[fullor30]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Had it happen twice this year. As long as they don't leave the court, and behave, I couldn't care less.

It really is academic, just wanting to know rule. Offending team had their 5 players mostly on court standing as I recall as coach was coaching, same with shooting team or close. Just gamemenship by coach. I casually asked him if he'd like them all on the court, by the time I asked, second shot was over.

Good to know if ever brought up again, I agree, though, I'd probably never players to 'stand down'.