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An opponent of the shooter must be in the first legal space, which is the first space *above* the block. The player in this space may not step on the block.
Rule references:
10-1.5: a. The two lane spaces closest to the end line shall remain open.
b. The first space on each side of the lane that is closer to the free-throw line after the block is designated for an opponent of the free-thrower.
10-1.7: (Women) Each opponent of the free-thrower occupying the lane space on each side of the lane that is closer to the free-throw line after the block shall be permitted to position themselves up to the edge of the block that is closer to the free-throw line.
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