Simultaneous or false double foul

[Nevadaref]

I would use the following as a guide for helping to determine SF vs FDF. Did the shooter get fouled prior to or after the release of the try? If before, then this sitch is likely an FDF, but if after then it is more likely to be SF. Also don't forget that if this is determined to be a FDF, then the bonus could required at the other end.

[Rob1968]

Thanks, Nevada. That will be very helpful in talking to the official that brought up the question to me.

[bainsey]

Let's say these were simultaneous fouls.

Would we then have to determine whether the fouls were before or after the ball was released? (If before, POI goes to Team A; if after, POI goes to the arrow.)

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Let's say these were simultaneous fouls.

Would we then have to determine whether the fouls were before or after the ball was released? (If before, POI goes to Team A; if after, POI goes to the arrow.)

Correct....and that is because a foul by the offensive team before the release makes the ball dead while still in team control. When the foul by the offensive team is after the release (and not by an airborne shooter), the ball remains live until the try ends....and becomes dead with neither team in control.