Tough Call 1: AEK vs Falco Szombathely - Control of the Act of Shooting

Yellow 17 attempts a 3-point jump shot. After the ball is released, the referee calls a personal foul to Black 24. Article 33.6 A player who has jumped into the air from a place on the playing court has the right to land again at the same place. Ha has the right to land on another place on the playing court provided that the landing place is not already occupied by an opponent at the time of take-off. Outcome: Correct decision from the referees. Black 24 occupied a place on the playing court that was free when the shooter jumped for the shot. Therefore Black 24 is responsible from creating an illegal contact with the shooter during the shooter’s landing. Yellow 17 will be awarded 3 free throws.