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Originally Posted by CK
On page 23 of the 07-09 officials manual, Diagram 2-12 shows the Trail with the shooter and the 3 opposite lane postions; the Lead with the 3 opposite lane positions. This seems to make sense, with the change in the move of the lane positioning as oppossed to the old way of lead with the nearest 1st postion and across the lane. However, page24, 2.2.3 B 6. says "Watch the first space on the near lane line and all the spaces on the opposite lane line for violations and give the etc..." 
I vote for the diagram. 
Which is correct?
Collins |
Both the diagram and the description were correct for when the manual was printed prior to the 2007-08 season.
That picture was made with the 2007-08 rule in mind. Therefore, it does show the Lead observing the first defensive player who was positioned BELOW the block on the near side of the lane as well as the possible three players on the opposite side.
You are forgetting that the line-up and the FT lane spaces were only changed beginning with this season (2008-09), but that a new manual won't be printed until next year.