Free Throw Violation Debate

[pop_ey]

If the free thrower has a foot in the air over the edge of the free-throw line, but not on the floor before ball hits rim or backboard is that a violation?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by pop_ey

If the free thrower has a foot in the air over the edge of the free-throw line, but not on the floor before ball hits rim or backboard is that a violation?

Has either side in the debate referenced the rules book?

[APG]

The rule book is very clear about the restrictions placed on the shooter. 9-1-3 (e).

[pop_ey]

I did reference this rule to my partner and said that is would be a violation on the free-thrower. He still seems to think that the foot would need to be on the floor past boundry line as in out of bounds. Just trying to get others opinion to show him the error of his ways

[APG]

When does your partner think a violation occurs when we call a delay of game warning during a throw-in on the defense for breaking the plane?

[pop_ey]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

When does your partner think a violation occurs when we call a delay of game warning during a throw-in on the defense for breaking the plane?

Thanks, will use to help him understand.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

The rule book is very clear about the restrictions placed on the shooter. 9-1-3 (e).

The free thrower shall not have either foot beyond the vertical plane of the
edge of the free-throw line which is farther from the basket or the freethrow
semicircle line.

[habram]

is it a violation yes or no

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by habram

is it a violation yes or no

Did you check the rule or any of the posts above yours?

[APG]

Originally Posted by habram

is it a violation yes or no

The exact rule was referenced and even posted for you to read it.

[BigBaldGuy]

Originally Posted by pop_ey

If the free thrower has a foot in the air over the edge of the free-throw line, but not on the floor before ball hits rim or backboard is that a violation?

Are you serioulsy asking this question? There are bigger fish to fry during a game than this play.

[tref]

Originally Posted by BigBaldGuy

Are you serioulsy asking this question?

Thats what the Forum is for...

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BigBaldGuy

Are you serioulsy asking this question? There are bigger fish to fry during a game than this play.

I agree there's a difference between the literal reading of the rule and how it is usually called. He seemed to be asking about the former (and you need to know the former to understand the latter, and when it should be called.)

[Terrapins Fan]

Originally Posted by BigBaldGuy

Are you serioulsy asking this question? There are bigger fish to fry during a game than this play.

So, we should pick and choose the rules we want to enforce. The rules are there for a reason, while I will agree we don't enforce every rule on eveer play, we do rule on ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE and if the shooter gets a rebound because he crossed the vertical plane before the ball hit the rim, you've got to call that the same as you would if someone beyond the 3 point arch broke the plane before the ball hit the rim.

[MD Longhorn]

What is a three point arch?