Free Throw Violation

[Camron Rust]

I was forced to call a FT violation on the shooter a few weeks back in a college scrimmage. :/

1st half, 1+1 in front of the defensive team's bench......defender (maybe) goes in early on the 1st, partner calls it. I say maybe because later, my partner says he didn't really see him cross early but he was in there so fast, he must have been early. :|

So, the defensive coach (figuring we're splitting hairs), is looking directly across the FT line is claiming the shooter also crossed the line as he shoots. If he is, it is only by a small amount. I, as C, didn't step down to be even with the FT line and he may or may not have violated. We reshoot. Coach is still making his case about the FT shooter. I step a little lower to look right across the FT line. Sure enough, the kid toes the line so tightly that when he rocks up on his toes to shoot, he crosses the line...by maybe 1/2"...but across nonetheless. Not one I'd normally call but I was sort of forced to call it by the previous violation called the other way. :/

[Nate1224hoops]

Thanks for all the responses.

All the responses are understandable and acceptable. I wouldn't have a problem with any of them as a coach.

Situation reversed, you are now the coach (like me)), is this something you would point out about your district rival and a team that beat you twice last season by a combined 3 points....every point counts!!!

Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by Camron Rust

I was forced to call a FT violation on the shooter a few weeks back in a college scrimmage. :/

1st half, 1+1 in front of the defensive team's bench......defender (maybe) goes in early on the 1st, partner calls it. I say maybe because later, my partner says he didn't really see him cross early but he was in there so fast, he must have been early. :|

So, the defensive coach (figuring we're splitting hairs), is looking directly across the FT line is claiming the shooter also crossed the line as he shoots. If he is, it is only by a small amount. I, as C, didn't step down to be even with the FT line and he may or may not have violated. We reshoot. Coach is still making his case about the FT shooter. I step a little lower to look right across the FT line. Sure enough, the kid toes the line so tightly that when he rocks up on his toes to shoot, he crosses the line...by maybe 1/2"...but across nonetheless. Not one I'd normally call but I was sort of forced to call it by the previous violation called the other way. :/

And I believe this is why we call the obvious & let the ticky-tack go.

Originally Posted by Nate1224hoops

Situation reversed, you are now the coach (like me)), is this something you would point out about your district rival and a team that beat you twice last season by a combined 3 points....every point counts!!!

Thanks guys

Nah, I'd teach my team to play better defense & by all means, STOP fouling that particular girl. Cant make FTs if she aint living on the line...
Control what you can control!