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 to the basket. B-1 tries to block the shot and makes significant contact with A-1. A-1 winds up on the floor. The try is unsuccessful. Words were exchanged between the two players. The Lead moves in quickly to separate the players and issues a double technical foul. A-3 comes and throws a punch at B-1.
Handle the situation.
A-3 is ejected from the game for fighting regardless of whether the punch landed. The double technical foul is a point of interruption play. No free throws are awarded for the double foul. A-1 and B-1 are charged with technical fouls. The free throws for the foul in the act of shooting is where the game was interrupted.
A-1 will attempt two free throws with no players along the lane. Then Team b will be awarded two free throws for the flagrant technical foul by A-3 again with no players along the lane. Upon completion of the free throws, Team B will be awarded the ball for a designated spot throw-in at the division line opposite the table.
(References: 4-36, 9-1 Penalties 4c, 9-1 Penalties 3)
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Very Interesting Play. Correct. Alot to comprehend, we have to correctly administer this Play Situation.
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