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Originally Posted by BillyMac

For IAABO Connecticut officials, this ruling (below) would seem to cover this situation and would allow substitute free throws if they were missed.

No opponent occupying a marked lane space shall break the plane of the free throw line until the ball touches the ring, or backboard, or until the free throw ends. If there is contact on the free throw shooter by the defender who breaks the free throw line plane, ignore contact unless intentional.

What a horrible ruling, and this example shows just why! The first collision would result in no penalty at all, since the FT was made. This ruling only permits a violation when the contact isn't deemed intentional or flagrant. What good does that do here? Two thumbs down.