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FIBA - Article - 43.3.3

  • FIBA - Article - 43.3.3

    Heading: Free throws     Sub Heading: Penalty


    "If a free throw is not successful and the violation is committed by:

    • A free-throw shooter or the team-mate on the last free throw, the ball shall be awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the free-throw line extended unless that team is entitled to further possession.

    • An opponent of the free-throw shooter, a substitute free throw shall be awarded to the free-throw shooter.

    • Both teams on the last free throw, a jump ball situation occurs."

  • RCA Explanation

  • RCA Explanation

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