Welcome to our fourth installment of the NBA Rule Authority. Throughout the 2011-12 season, we will be posting on this page explanations to some of the NBA’s more complicated rules to help fans better enjoy the game. This week’s topic is free throw violations.
To see a full explanation of the NBA’s Free Throw rule click here and see pages 31-34.
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Play 1: Violation, Free Throw, Lane Violation by shooter.
Play 2: Violation, Free Throw, shooter takes longer than 10 seconds to attempt FT.
Play 3: Violation, Free Throw, defensive player enters early from above 3 pt. line.
Play 4: Violation, Free Throw, defensive player on lane line enters early.