Late-Game Free Throw Violations & Coverage

A key component to being a successful referee is having great situational awareness and basketball IQ. On this play, Santa Barbara is down by 2 with one free throw remaining. We know that they are going to miss the remaining free throw on purpose. Coverage; the lead official has the players on his side of the basket, the center official has the free throw shooter and the players on his side of the basket, the trail official has the players above the three point line and should have big picture mentality and ready to assist his partners. The center should use preventative officiating and remind the shooter that he must wait until the ball hits the rim until he cross the free throw line. The center official should have the self talk that the free throw shooter must wait until the ball hits the rim.The trail official needs to remind the outside players that they must wait until the ball hits the rim to cross the three point line. On this play, the shooter crosses the free throw line early which warrants a violation. Loyola Marymount will get the ball on the baseline without the ability to run. No time should be taken off the game clock so that will stay at 3.7.