NF Quiz

1. The free thrower shall release the try within _____ seconds. 

2. True or False: The free thrower shall not fake a try. 

3. True or False: The free thrower’s teammates or opponents can fake a violation if it does not draw an opposing player to violate. 

4. The free thrower shall not break the _______ ________ of the free throw line with either foot until the ball strikes the ring, flange, or backboard, or until the free throw ends. 

5. True or False: The free thrower shall not enter the semi-circle once the official places the ball at the disposal of the free throw shooter. 

6. True or False: The free thrower shall not leave the semicircle before the ball contacts the ring, flange, or backboard, or until the free throw ends. 

7. True or False: No player shall enter or leave a marked lane space until the free throw strikes the ring. 

8. True or False: Distraction  can only be committed by players on the court. 

9. Players behind the free throw line extended and behind the three-point line shall remain there until when?

10. When can the players occupying the legal marked lane spaces on each side of the lane break the vertical plane of the lane space boundary? 



Answers:
1. 10 – 9-1-3-a.
2. True – 9-1-3-b.
3. True-9-1-3-b.
4. Vertical plane – 9-1-3-e.
5. True – 8-1-1.
6. True – 9-1-3-e.
7. False – 9-1-3-g. 
8. False – 9-1-3-c.
9. The ball strikes the ring, flange, or backboard, or until the free throw ends – 9-1-3-f.
10. Once the free thrower has released the ball – 9-1-3-g. 



Teaching Points:
1. Be detailed oriented.
2. Be ready for the unexpected.
3. Review 9-1
4. Review 8-1.
5. Don’t get surprised