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Originally posted by BigJoe
Most of the gyms I officiate in the cheerleaders position themselves on the endlines. When there is a free throw being shot by the opposition on their end, I think that rule 9-1-5 applies. They are more likely to disconcert a free thrower with a high leg kick than any player on the bench rattling a chair!!!! I would say that they are opponants as well as the players on the bench. Their proximity to the court puts them in that category.
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I agree. They are on my court and therefore are under my authority. Game management has the stands while I have the court. However at a higher level I let them cheer as long as they are not within the area of the lane extended out of bounds. And yes the rules do give me that authority. Remember I have the right to make all dicisions on anything not covered in the rules.