Make the call

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by tref

A1 on a fastbreak tableside at the FT line extended with no defender in front of him is still dribbling, about two strides from gathering. At the same time A2 on the opposite side of the frontcourt at the 3 pt line is running slow to hold off B1 from making a play. Frustrated B1 (down by 20 late in the 2nd half) shoves the much smaller A2 in the back & displaced him about 2 feet.
How would you handle this, by rule?
And, do we have any options?

I doubt a player at the FT line extended is two strides from beginning his shpooting motion. If you can hold the whistle a split second while seeing the whole play, you can count the basket and award the INT. I think this is a HTBT in order to know what the proper call is.

Originally Posted by bainsey

That's 10.4.1 F, and I agree with Camrom. I say this applies to tref's sitch. Hold the whistle until the shot is released, and call the foul.

You don't have to wait "until the shot is released." As soon as A1 picks up his dribble, he's in the act of shooting. That's all you need.

[tref]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

I doubt a player at the FT line extended is two strides from beginning his shpooting motion.

You should've seen the caliber of ball I was working! Bad basketball
I understand the HTBT thing, but the play happened just as I described.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by tref

You should've seen the caliber of ball I was working! Bad basketball
I understand the HTBT thing, but the play happened just as I described.

Fine. INT foul, no basket. Really no need for discussion, is there? I mean if we can't discuss the possibility of him being in the act, then by rules where he's at or what he's doing is of no consequence. Nothing matters but the foul.

[tref]

Originally Posted by BktBallRef

Fine. INT foul, no basket. Really no need for discussion, is there?

Just want to make sure that what I did is correct, by rule. So if/when it happens in a game that matters, I can feel comfortable with my decision.

Thanks for everyones input!!

[ontheway]

yeah if theres a question about the foul. a1 is at the FT line extended you see an off ball foul GO GET IT! maybe B1 was attempting to stop the play?