Interpretations

Article 44

Free throws

44-1Statement

The players in the free-throw rebound places shall be entitled to occupy alternating positions in these spaces. The players not in the free-throw rebound places shall remain behind the free-throw line extended and behind the 3-point goal line until the free throw ends.

44-2Example

A1 attempts a last free throw. None of the team B players occupy the freethrow rebound places to which they are entitled to.

Interpretation

During the free-throws the players may occupy only the rebound places to which they are entitled to. If they decide not to occupy their rebound places, they shall remain behind the free-throw line extended and behind the 3-point line until the free throw ends.

44-3Statement

It is a jump ball situation, if during the last free throw players of both teams commit a free throw violation.

44-4Example

B2 enters the restricted area before the ball has left A1’s hands on a last free throw. A1’s free throw misses the ring.

Interpretation

This is a free throw violation by B2 and A1. A jump ball situation occurs.