T For Faking a Foul
 

Can someone educate me on the history of what we often hear regarding calling a T if a defender fakes/flops.

Was it ever clearly spelled out that that specific action was a T?

See 10-3-6f

ART. 6

A player shall not:

Commit an unsporting foul. This includes, but is not limited to, acts or conduct such as:

f. Faking being fouled, knowingly attempting a free throw or accepting a foul to which the player was not entitled.

Partial Answer
 

I don't know about the history of it. But here's a link to an article on the topic:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...TRlYThkZjcyMmI

Thanks.

Have you ever called a T for faking a PC foul?

Once, in a kiddie YMCA game. After a warning to the coach. When the defender threw himself backwards and grunted, as the dribbler was about six feet away near half court.

Cold....blooded :p

Funny ... never called it before, but gave it serious consideration before.

Never called it, never come close to considering it.

Once, somewhat similar circumstances as Adam.

I've given a few players the "not again" talk, but haven't seen a great need for it in games I worked.

Kid flopped in the paint without any contact between him and his opponent, who went on to score an uncontested layup, causing his coach to call a timeout.

Kid gets up, says "isn't that a foul?" to which I respond: "Not only was there no contact, faking being fouled is supposed to be a Technical Foul. I thought I'd let you off easy."

Kid didn't say a word the rest of the game.

I have only once had a situation where a kid flopped with no contact. That is the only time I ever considered calling a T. I called nothing because I was shocked and it made no difference. If that happens today I would likely call a T (no contact), otherwise I would likely pass on the foul or call a block if little contact takes place. I also feel there is a difference between flopping and embellishing too.

Peace

So what would you call a T for and base it on "faking being fouled?"

I've never done a Duke game.

Does the fact that "faking being fouled" is in conjunction with the free throw wording tell us the intent has to do with free throws specifically?

No.