I am a new guy, so if I am wrong, please be easy.
Actually, rule 9-1-7 does state that the thrower can't break the vertical plane of the free-throw line or the free-throw semicircle line.
There is a situation in the casebook on rule 9-1-7 for this that says specifically that this is a violation:
"After the ball has been placed at the disposal of the free thrower, he/she is not permitted to leave or enter the free-throw semicircle without violating, until restrictions have ended."
Or, he or his team calls timeout.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
John
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