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 drives into the lane and jumps to attempt a shot. After the ball is released, A-1 plows into B-1 before A-1 returns to the floor. The Lead sounds his whistle and immediately signals blocking foul. The Center also sounds his whistle and signals a player control foul. The ball passes through the basket.
Handle the situation.
By federation rule, this results in a double foul. Both A-1 and B-1 will be charged with a personal foul. No free throws will be attempted. Since this is not a player control foul, the goal is counted since the double foul did not make the ball dead. The point of interruption is after the score. Team B will be awarded the ball on the end line and may move along the end line as after any goal.
(References: Rule 4-19-8, 4-36-3, 4-36-2b, Case Book Play 4-19-8 Situation C)
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Very Good Pregame Conversation hopefully could have prevented this. Good eye contact with your partner
so you do not have two calls. Thanks.