The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
During the 4th quarter of a 1st round state tournament game, A-1 is fouled by B-1 while dribbling the ball. The scoreboard shows 10 team fouls for Team B. The lead official announces two free throws. A-1 misses the 1st attempt. No player along the lane enters the lane. As the lead official goes to pick up the ball in the lane, A-1 runs down, picks up the ball and scores. At this point it is discovered that Team B had only 7 fouls.
Handle the situation.
The official’s error clearly put players at a disadvantage when no player along the lane entered the lane after the free throw had been released. The play is dead when the free throw is missed. There can be no score credited. Play is resumed with an alternating possession throw-in on the endline. (References: Rule 2-3, 2-10, Case Book Play 8-6-1)
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