interesting situation

[stubba]

In a camp tournament game last night the offensive team got called for a rebounding foul. Because they were over the limit they went to the other end of the floor to shoot free throws. In this continous clock game they only shot one free throw for two points. One of the officials became distracted on the way to the other end of the floor and ended up staying on the far end wiping up some sweat left on the floor. His partner did not notice and gave the ball to the player at the free throw line. The player shot and made the free throw. The team took ball through net and inbounded to resume play. At this time the official who was left at the other end of the court blew his whistle and informed everyone he was not ready and that the free throw did not count and must be shot again. He then threw the coach out of the game for rather mildly questioning why the free throws did not count. The coach thought the play should simply resume with team taking ball out under basket after made free throw.

I guess if this had not been a summer camp tournament game there would not have been much chance of the other official putting the ball in play before checking if his partner was ready.

My question really concerns whether those with officiating experience feel that the made free throw should have been cancelled under the circumstances. Is there any guidance available for these typoe of situations ???

thanks for help