Tough Call: Wrong shooter on the free throw line.

by FIBA.basketball - 14 Jan 2017 - 4087 views

During the Blue team offense, Blue 7 drives to the basket and is fouled in the act of shooting by defender Yellow 7 who receives also a technical foul for his behavioural reaction. The official awards 2 free throws for the shooting foul followed by 1 free throw and possession for the technical foul. However Blue 3 appears on the free throw line and attempts the 2 free throws, the first missed and the second successful. The officials recognise the violation that Blue 7 not Blue 3 should have attempted the 2 free throws. The Referee informs the coaches that the successful free throw is cancelled and now Blue 7 shoots the single free throw for the technical foul to be followed by possession at mid court.