[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

The Rule we are discussing was adopted about 20 years ago. I played and officiated H.S. basketball for many years before this Rule was adopted. And when I played the boys'/girls' H.S. and men's college Rule was that no Player could enter the FT Lane until after the FTA had made contact with the Basket Ring.

A Player knew the Rule. And if A1 was at the FT Line and B1 faked A2 into the FT Lane before the Ball it the Basket Ring then shame on A2. I still think the Rule protects A2 from his own poor play.

MTD, Sr.