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Proper Signals and Mechanics - 1/3/2012 - We often receive comments and
feedback about the improper sequence of penalty administration when
multiple rule infractions occur. One
recent example that was reported is that of a ruling of a foul while a
player was in the act of shooting. While
the official was going to report the foul, the player causing the foul
received a technical foul for slamming the basketball to the floor in a
display of disgust. High
School (NFHS and IAABO) rules and mechanics specify that penalties shall
be administered IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY OCCUR.
In the above case, we need to clear the lane and shoot the free
throws for the initial foul on the player in the act of shooting, select a
shooter to attempt the free throws for the technical foul and resume play
with a division line throw in, opposite the table to the non violating
team. Similar situations in college
call for shooting the technical foul free throws first followed by the
free throws for the initial foul. These
college mechanics are NOT acceptable in the High School game.
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