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-3 is awarded two free throws. When the Lead bounces the ball to A-3 for the first free throw, A-3 muffs receiving the pass and the ball rolls away.
Handle the situation.
The failure of A-3 to catch the ball means the ball remains dead since the ball only becomes live once A-3 has control of the ball. The Lead official should sound the whistle to stop all action and then should re-administer the free throw.
(References: 6-1-2c, 4-12-1)
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Very Good Play. The Official’s throw could have caused the muff. Stop and correct the
situation. Thanks!