Is it correct for the official to penalize only the first free throw violation when B-1 enters the lane too soon?

When a player enters the lane too soon during a free throw, the appropriate action is to enforce the rules that pertain to free throw violations. According to basketball regulations, if the violation occurs when the shooter (in this case, A-1) attempts the first free throw, the official is correct in penalizing it and resuming the play, allowing the same shooter another attempt.

If the first free throw is a violation, and B-1 (the player who violated the rule by entering the lane early) is the only party punished, the official would only penalize the initial violation. This means that the shooter is awarded another free throw attempt since the violation was made by the defensive player, and it occurred on the first attempt. The official’s role is to maintain the integrity of the game by ensuring that all violations are addressed accordingly, but they also have the discretion to manage the situation effectively to promote fair play.

This approach becomes clearer when contrasting it with the other choices. Penalizing only the first free throw violation allows for the continuation of the game with minimal disruption, acknowledging the violation without exacerbating the situation unless further infractions occur.