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Old Mon Nov 03, 2003, 08:38am
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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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Originally posted by bwbuddy
What's the origin and reasoning behind the block on each side of the foul lane?
Just a guess -- Reduce rough play between the two players (on each side) closest to the basket.

That was the exact reason given when they made the change to the 12" block from the 2" wide line that used to separate the spots.
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