Illegal Lane Entry

[Tebo2526]

What is the official ruling on entering the lane during FT attempts. I know you can't after the shooter has been given the ball but what if the shooter sees a teammate heading in and the official doesn't, and quietly steps aside as he is thrown the ball. In other words, the ball just bounds right past him? Sounds strange I know, but I saw it happen. Still called a violation which I assume is right.

[mbyron]

Don't assume.

[Adam]

I'm calling this a violation on the shooter.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Tebo2526

What is the official ruling on entering the lane during FT attempts. I know you can't after the shooter has been given the ball but what if the shooter sees a teammate heading in and the official doesn't, and quietly steps aside as he is thrown the ball. In other words, the ball just bounds right past him? Sounds strange I know, but I saw it happen. Still called a violation which I assume is right.

At what point does the restriction on entering (or leaving) begin? How is that point determined?

That will give you your answer.

[Toren]

Originally Posted by Tebo2526

What is the official ruling on entering the lane during FT attempts. I know you can't after the shooter has been given the ball but what if the shooter sees a teammate heading in and the official doesn't, and quietly steps aside as he is thrown the ball. In other words, the ball just bounds right past him? Sounds strange I know, but I saw it happen. Still called a violation which I assume is right.

Did he move completely out of the semi-circle? Just asking cause that isn't a violation, it's a T.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Toren

Did he move completely out of the semi-circle? Just asking cause that isn't a violation, it's a T.

Even if he stays in the circle, I see this as the best example of 10-3-5a that I can think of.

Calling the violation is giving the shooting team a break, IMO.

[Tebo2526]

Originally Posted by Toren

Did he move completely out of the semi-circle? Just asking cause that isn't a violation, it's a T.

No, just took a step to his right and let the pass from the official go right past him.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Tebo2526

No, just took a step to his right and let the pass from the official go right past him.

T for preventing the ball from being made live (10-3-5A).

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

T for preventing the ball from being made live (10-3-5A).

This is not correct. The technical foul rule which you cite isn't appropriate for this particular action.

There is a play ruling stating that the official should place the ball on the floor at the FT line if the thrower refuses to accept it. The ball would become live at that point.

There is no violation prior to the ball becoming live.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

This is not correct. The technical foul rule which you cite isn't appropriate for this particular action.

There is a play ruling stating that the official should place the ball on the floor at the FT line if the thrower refuses to accept it. The ball would become live at that point.

There is no violation prior to the ball becoming live.

So it's a T if the shooter isn't there (10.3.5), but if he's there and pointedly refuses the ball, you just chase down the bouncing ball, give him a finger wag, and issue your do-over? Meanwhile, team A has benefited by allowing A2 extra time to get into the lane.

Where's the play? (Not that I don't believe you, but well, you know....)