FIBA - Article - 44.4.4
FIBA - Article - 44.4.4
Heading: Correctable Errors Sub Heading: Category 1 - Special procedures
"Directing the wrong player to attempt a free throw(s):
The free throw(s) attempted shall be cancelled and the correct player shall attempt a replacement free throw(s). The game shall continue as after any last free throw, unless the game has continued and was stopped for the correction of the error, in which case the game shall be resumed from the place nearest to where it was stopped to correct the error."RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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