[Grail]

It is for the State Series only. Here is the original recommendation:

In order to maintain the integrity of the playing surface and protect competitors, local managers of all tournament contests will create a safe zone along each baseline that will be devoid of any persons (such as cheerleaders or media personnel) or other obstructions. This safe area will extend three (3) feet from the baseline towards the facility’s back wall, stage, or bleachers and shall include the 12 foot area located across the free throw lane extended plus seven (7) additional feet on each side of the lane extended. This 26-foot area shall also extend back a minimum of three feet from the baseline towards the facility’s back wall, stage, or bleachers.