Does ASU still do curtain of distraction?
For the first time since 2012, there will be no ‘Curtain of Distraction’ in Desert Financial Arena when ASU basketball takes the court. On September 24th, it was announced that there would be no fans at Sun Devil basketball games through the rest of the 2020 calendar year.
What does 942 mean ASU?
The 942 Crew, which was introduced during the 2011-12 season and is named for the number of seats in the student section, has rolled out some pretty interesting ways to distract opposing free throw shooters.
How do you distract the free throw shooter?
By waving ThunderStix — those long, skinny balloons that make noise when smacked together — or other implements of distraction, fans sitting behind the basket can unnerve an opposing team’s foul shooters and make them miss.
Why is it called the 942 crew?
The 942 Crew was named after the number of student seats in the lower bowl of Wells Fargo Arena, tweaked slightly to honor Pat Tillman — who wore the number 42 during his playing time as an Arizona State linebacker for the football team.
Where is the student section at ASU?
Seating at Sun Devil Stadium The stadium’s seating chart will enable you to see where your seats will be at football games played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. Student seating is in “The Inferno” section, the lower bowl south end zone.
Can you yell during free throws?
Disconcertion may occur through hand and arm movements and verbal outbursts during the attempt. The committee emphasizes that disconcertion is a violation (9-1-5) and may result in a substitute throw. If persistent or deemed unsporting, the TEAM/player may be penalized with a technical foul.
What are the different acts of Disconcertion in basketball?
The following are acts of disconcertion:
- Raising his arms when positioned on the lane line on a free throw which will not remain in play,
- Waving his arms or making a sudden movement when in the visual field of the shooter during any free throw attempt,
Where is the student section at ASU basketball?
Fast Facts. The Arizona State student section since the early 1990s is on the east side of the arena next to the opponent’s bench, and behind the opponent’s basket in the second half.
Do ASU students get free basketball tickets?
Free student tickets to all ASU athletic events are available via the official ASU mobile app. To claim your tickets: Download the app from the app store and sign into the app as an ASU Affiliate with your ASURITE ID and password. For football and men’s basketball you will claim a ticket for each game.
Where do students sit at Sun Devil Stadium?
Inferno
Student seating is in “The Inferno” section, the lower bowl south end zone. If you’d like to sit close to ASU’s band (or if you want to avoid sitting near ASU’s band), the musician’s sit in the middle of the student section.
Why do NBA players touch the ball after free throws?
Touching hands is part of the free throw ritual. There have been studies done on basketball players showing that using a pre-shot ritual helps them get into an altered state which, in turn, allows them to shoot without as much stress. The touching of hands completes the ritual.
Is clapping allowed in basketball?
Yes. You should stop doing it. If it becomes an issue, it would be an unsporting T.