Free Throw Violation Debate
 

If the free thrower has a foot in the air over the edge of the free-throw line, but not on the floor before ball hits rim or backboard is that a violation?

Has either side in the debate referenced the rules book?

The rule book is very clear about the restrictions placed on the shooter. 9-1-3 (e).

9-1-3e
 

I did reference this rule to my partner and said that is would be a violation on the free-thrower. He still seems to think that the foot would need to be on the floor past boundry line as in out of bounds. Just trying to get others opinion to show him the error of his ways:)

When does your partner think a violation occurs when we call a delay of game warning during a throw-in on the defense for breaking the plane?

Thanks, will use to help him understand.

Like A Pane Of Glass ...
 

The free thrower shall not have either foot beyond the vertical plane of the
edge of the free-throw line which is farther from the basket or the freethrow
semicircle line.

Violation Debate
 

is it a violation yes or no

Did you check the rule or any of the posts above yours?

My question , is it a violation
answer yes or no

OK, I will. Yes or no. Happy now? :p

Yes or no, one is the correct answer.

Which do you think it is based on the posts or reading the rule?

The exact rule was referenced and even posted for you to read it.

Perhaps.

Are you serioulsy asking this question? There are bigger fish to fry during a game than this play.

Thats what the Forum is for...

9-1-3 (e)
"The free thrower shall not have either foot beyond the vertical plane of the edge of the free-throw line which is farther from the basket or the free-throw line semicircle line."

So yes would be the answer

I think asking for help with the interpretation would cut to the chase. Depending on Habram's experience, that may be what is needed at this point.

I agree there's a difference between the literal reading of the rule and how it is usually called. He seemed to be asking about the former (and you need to know the former to understand the latter, and when it should be called.)

Echo Canyon ???
 

Is there an echo in here?

I swear I just saw "That Guy".

Thank you for your response

Come back before Jan 2014. :p

So, we should pick and choose the rules we want to enforce. The rules are there for a reason, while I will agree we don't enforce every rule on eveer play, we do rule on ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE and if the shooter gets a rebound because he crossed the vertical plane before the ball hit the rim, you've got to call that the same as you would if someone beyond the 3 point arch broke the plane before the ball hit the rim.

What is a three point arch?