What happens if the second free throw for an intentional personal foul is unsuccessful?

When a player shoots a second free throw as a result of an intentional personal foul, if that free throw is unsuccessful, the ball remains live. This means that after the shot is taken, regardless of whether it goes in or misses, play continues and both teams have a chance to secure the rebound.

In scenarios following an intentional personal foul, the rules stipulate that the team shooting the free throws retains possession of the ball after the second free throw. Therefore, the game does not stop, and teams can then engage in the continuation of play. Rebounding can happen immediately after the shot, and players must be ready to react in order to gain possession of the ball.

This is an important aspect of the game, as it allows for dynamic play to continue rather than halting the game for a dead ball situation, which would otherwise limit the flow of the game. The intention behind this rule is to maintain the pace and competitive nature of basketball, enabling teams to act quickly after free throw attempts.