Who am I to argue with Bob Jenkins, but unless I am reading or interpreting wrong, I think he is wrong about this one. I agree with M&M that the spots closest to the basket are reserved for, and must be filled by, opponents of the shooter. However, the second spots are reserved for teammates of the free throw shooter and may not be occupied by opponents of the shooter. I am sorry that I do not have my rulebook with me to make a citation, but I think it states that a teammate "may" occupy the second space. I don't remember any provision that states that an opponent may occupy the second space.
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