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Double free throw violation. B1 steps in as the shot is released, and the shot misses the rim. Second of two FTs.

Easy way out could be disconcertion on B1.

Is there more?

Thought about it, but couldn't justify it. He didn't enter until the ball was out of the shooter's hand. We called a few lane violations.

Gotta love MS boys.

What about the follow through :D

Check the Comment under 9.1.3 Situation H when you have a moment.

He said he thought about it. Isn't that what "consider" means?

Yeah, I don't call fouls when the follow through wrist is hit, either. :D

He also said, "but couldnt justify it" I was just saying it "could be" by rule.
If that is okay by you??


*NOTE: The bolded text in his quote related to the bolded text in my answer.

As rocky noted, I thought about it and the case play. I couldn't justify it becauase the shot was gone when he stepped in. I've called disconcertion, but never when the shot was released prior to the offending act.

We went to the arrow.

From a game management standpoint, hopefully the arrow was pointing the other way?

If not, I'm sure Team B would've prefered giving up an extra FT as opposed to the chance for a 4 or 5 point play.

+1

I pretty much knew you had it correct, since you pointed out it was the 2nd of 2 free throws, I just wanted to have you spell it out for those that were interested.

I thought I'd pause for effect.

It wasn't that big a deal; just told the coaches what the rule was, and they were both fine with it. It was an odd enough situation that I took a moment to explain it to them. It ended up being B's ball, but explaining the arrow is the rule would have soothed the issue if it went to A.

Why should that matter. If B wanted the best outcome, they wouldn't have violated. In that case, they'd get the ball AND keep the arrow.

True story! Just looking at the big picture. Sorta like when a ticky tack foul is called for a passer on a wide open dunk.

Drama queen?

You cut me so deep.

Sure, it's okay by me.

I've had this a few times, including a few weeks ago. (Yes, middle school boys.)

I'm the L, administering, A-1 shooting. B-2 steps in early, my arm is out for the delay. Shot hits nothing but floor, double tweet, my partner and I look at each other.

Him (nodding): "Violation."
Me (shaking my head and smiling): "DOUBLE violation, #32 blue stepped in early. Which way is the arrow?"
He glances at the table, then points for B.
Me: "BLUE BALL!"
Before I administer the throw in, it hit me like a ton of bricks to signal held ball to the table. A little out of sequence, but we got it.