The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
A-1 was fouled in the act of shooting. She retaliates by pushing B-1 who had fouled her. A-1 was given a technical foul and this foul was A-1’s fifth foul. Team A’s coach states that A-1 gets to stay in the game and shoot her free throws before being disqualified. Was Team A’s coach correct?
The coach is NOT correct. The fifth foul results in A-1’s immediate disqualification. A-1’s substitute will attempt A-1’s free throws with no one lined up along the lane. Then any Team B player or eligible sub will attempt the free throws for the technical foul. Team B will get a designated spot throw-in from the division line opposite the table.
(References: Rule 4-14-1, 8-2)
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Correct answer. Need to get player out as soon as possible. Thanks.