Musings from my Officials Staff Mtg

[pfan1981]

So if a defender from the marked lane spaces breaks the plane of the free throw line and/or contacts the free thrower, this is a violation? Just want to hammer this home.

[PG_Ref]

Originally Posted by pfan1981

So if a defender from the marked lane spaces breaks the plane of the free throw line and/or contacts the free thrower, this is a violation? Just want to hammer this home.

According to IAABO authorities, yes. Check with your local board for a definitive answer.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by pfan1981

So if a defender from the marked lane spaces breaks the plane of the free throw line and/or contacts the free thrower, this is a violation? Just want to hammer this home.

Yes. And No.

Depends on your state.

[BryanV21]

My association in central Ohio is going with no violation.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by pfan1981

So if a defender from the marked lane spaces breaks the plane of the free throw line and/or contacts the free thrower, this is a violation? Just want to hammer this home.

Even if it is a violation Peter Webb doesn't state whether it is a FT violation or a floor violation. Poor BillyMac isn't going to know whether to award a throw-in or a substitute FT.
Additionally, would it be a delayed FT violation or is it like an excessive elbow swinging violation which gets called and penalized even if the try is successful?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

... would it be a delayed FT violation or is it like an excessive elbow swinging violation which gets called and penalized even if the try is successful?

Here's the text of the Power Point slide:

If the defender along the free throw lane line breaks the plane of the free throw line, a violation has occurred. Use delayed violation signal. Hold whistle until free throw is completed. If free throw is made, ignore violation; if free throw is missed, award a replacement free throw. (9-1-3-B)