The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
After a successful goal by Team B and before the throw-in starts, B-4 is charged with an unsporting technical foul for taunting. While A-1 is dribbling the ball for the first free throw, B-4 intentionally pushes A-4. A-1 subsequently shoots the free throw and the ball passes through the basket.
Handle the situation.
Although the ball passed through the basket, no point is scored since the foul by B-4 was before the start of the motion to shoot. Team A is still entitled to two free throws for the technical foul.
Since the free throw had started, the ball is live. The foul by B-4 occurred during a live ball. Therefore, the foul is an intentional PERSONAL foul. After the free throws for the technical foul have been completed, A-4 will attempt two free throws with no players lined up along the lane.
Play will be resumed with a designated spot throw-in for Team A. If the foul occurred in Team A’s frontcourt, the throw-in will be from the closest “magic spot” in frontcourt. That will be on one of the sidelines. If the foul occurred in Team A’s backcourt, the throw-in will be from the spot nearest the foul.
(References: Rules 7-5-3, 6-7-7, 4-19-1, 4-19-3)
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