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Originally Posted by sallender
What is the rule on free throw lane members?
Can they leave the spot on release of the shooter?
What about non-free lane players standing outside the 3-point line? When can they move - on the release or when the ball hits the rim?
Thanks in advance!
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Players in the lane can enter once the ball is released. The free thrower and everyone else not in a lane space can't enter until the ball hits the basket, backboard, or the free throw ends
RULE 9 Violations and Penalties
Section 1. Free Throw
Art. 2. After the ball is placed at the disposal of a free-thrower:
e. No player shall enter or leave a marked lane space or contact any part of the court outside the marked lane space until the free-thrower has released the ball.
g. Players not in a legal marked lane space shall remain behind the free throw line extended and behind the three-point field-goal line until the ball strikes the ring, flange or backboard, or until the free throw ends.