Basketball Question # 16.

[Lighthouse]

When does the free throw start?

A. When the ball is at the disposal of the free throw shooter.
B. When the ball is handed to the free throw shooter.
C. When the ball becomes live.
D. When the ball is released by the free throw shooter.

[KevinHall]

I'll go with A.

[TrueblueCATfan]

When does the free throw start?

A. When the ball is at the disposal of the free throw shooter.
B. When the ball is handed to the free throw shooter.
C. When the ball becomes live.
D. When the ball is released by the free throw shooter.

I will say A

[Matt Dillon]

I'll say C.

[Lighthouse]

Everyone is correct to a point. Notice how similar A & B are, and points can only be scored when the ball is live.

The correct answer to question # 16,

is A, B, & C for all levels.

RULE 4; Definitions.

Section 11. Disposal of Ball
Art. 1. The ball is at the disposal of a player when it is:
a. Handed to the thrower-in or free-thrower;
b. Caught by the thrower-in or the free-thrower after it is bounced to him.

RULE 6; Live Ball and Dead Ball.

Section 1. Live Ball.
c. On a free throw, the ball is at the disposal of the free-thrower.

RULE 8; Free Throw.

Section 1. Free Throw.
Art. 3. A free throw starts when the ball is placed at the disposal of the
free-thrower.

[kr24]

Well, I was gonna say A and B. Didn't realize C too. Thanks Lighthouse.