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Bottom Lane Line
The bottom lane line was added to prevent players from standing near the baseline & getting a running start on their jump. Players would get a one or two steps before the jumped; thus giving them an advantage. Also, there was an issue of safety. As this player was jumping back into the other players, this caused concern over all players' safety.
Also, regarding your comment about standing on the end line & waving hands to distract the shooter - That is a violation (disconcerting to the shooter). Players lined up along the lane may not intentionally distract the shooter. This includes jestures, clapping, yelling at or talking to the shooter. The penalty is to award substitute throw if original is missed.
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