Defense Delaying Free Throw

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by tjones1

10.1.5 SITUATION C:

The ruling official has reported the foul and *proceeds to his/her proper position for the first of two free throws awarded to A1. B1 and B2 are: (a) huddling in the lane; or (b) two B players are not occupying the first two marked spaces next to the end line as required.

RULING: In (a), if the huddle delays the officials' administration, Team B is warned. The *warning is recorded by the scorer and reported to the head coach. If Team B had been previously warned for delay, a technical foul shall be charged. In (b), Team B will be directed to occupy the required spaces. If there is delay, a team technical foul shall be charged to Team B. (4-47)

CB Play 10.1.5 SITUATION C(b) does NOT apply if the free throws being attempted are after end of a Time Out; then the Resuming Play Protocol applies.

It should be further noted that in C(b) if the reason that B1 and B2 have not taken their spaces is because B-HC refuses to let them take their positions then B-HC could be charged with the TF and not Team B.

MTD, Sr.