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Originally Posted by PSidbury
Well... rest assured, I don't mince semantics on the court, players must occupy those lane spaces except in 8-1-3 situations.
However, I think 8-1-4 could use clearer language.
It definitely uses the word may instead of must, and for some of you to say that the usage of may makes it very clear... er, well, is not clear.
Forget it is basketball for five seconds and just read the sentence.
There is a difference between "You may reply to this post," which implies doing so is still your choice, versus "You must reply to this post," which implies clear adherence and gives you no choice.
Uh... yep, there is a difference between may and must.
Thanks,
Paul
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That's your problem, it's not a sentence, its a title. It could be a sentence, but not in this context.
Your fixation on "may" has blocked your ability to see the word "when." "When" is the focus word, not "may."
"During a free throw
when lane spaces may be occupied..."
In other words: "The provisions listed below apply to those situations when it's permissible to occupy lane spaces, such as when 8-1-3 does not apply..."