Free Throw Violation

[Nate1224hoops]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

By rule, a violation.

The "intent and purpose" of the rule is to prevent the FT shooter from getting an unfair advantage for a rebound. Landing on the line doesn't give that advantage.

So, it won't often be called.

still, the young lady should be coached to stay behind the line.

Bob,

Thats exactly what I thought.

Now my next question. Are you going to call it? Why or why not?

What I really want to know is if this is something that you would consider another coach "whinning/crying" about. Or if pointed out to you, you would call.

I understand the purpose of the rule is to keep players from trying to miss purposely and quickly gain an advantage for the rebound. But whose to say she isn't going to have a better opportunity to claim the rebound if she is already on the line. I mean if you don't call her for it, the ball hits the rim and she is attacking the short shot then what?

Is this a gray area like the hand check? Is pointed out by an opposing coach is this something you say "she isn't getting an advantage so I'm not going to call that." If so would you permitt my FT shooter to start with her foot on the line with no jump?

Just playing devils advocate trying to find out if this is something that she be brought up later! Thanks for the response guys!!