BASKETBALL

RULE 8
Free Throw
Section 1. Free Throw
Art. 1. A free throw is the privilege given a player to score one point by an
unhindered try for goal from within the free-throw semicircle and behind the
free-throw line.
Art. 2. A multiple free throw is a succession of free throws attempted by the same
team.
Art. 3. A free throw starts when the ball is placed at the disposal of the freethrower.
Art. 4. A free throw ends when:
a. The try is successful;
b. It is certain the try will not be successful;
c. The try touches the floor or any player; or
d. The ball becomes dead.
Section 2. Bonus Free Throws
Art. 1. A bonus free throw is a second free throw that is awarded for each
common foul (except a player-control or team-control foul) committed by a
player of a team, beginning with the seventh team foul in a half, provided that the
first free throw for the foul is successful.
Art. 2. A bonus free throw is also a second free throw that is awarded for each
common foul (except a player-control or team-control foul) committed by a player
of a team, beginning with the team’s 10th team foul in a half. From this point, two
free throws shall be awarded for each common foul (except a player-control or
team-control foul) regardless of whether the first free throw is successful.
Art. 3. The team-foul total shall consist of a combination of personal fouls
(includes player-control fouls) and CLASS A technical fouls.
Section 3. Who Attempts
Art. 1. Personal fouls—The free throw(s) awarded because of a personal foul
shall be attempted by the offended player, unless one of the conditions of Article
2 and 3 of this section are met.
Art 2. The free throw(s) that were to be attempted by the offended player shall
be attempted by that player’s substitute unless no substitute is available, in which
case any teammate shall attempt the free throw(s) when the offended player is
disqualified or must withdraw because he is bleeding or has blood on his uniform
or person, or when a player is withdrawn because of a lost, displaced or irritated
contact lens.
Art. 3. When an injured player is unable to attempt a free throw try(s), one of
the four remaining players on the playing court shall be selected by the opposing
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