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My Guess as to Why
The change must have occurred during my sabbatical from officiating, perhaps in the 80's or 90's. Seems to me that during technical free throws one team would use it as a timeout, legally gathering in front of its bench, while the other team had to remain behind the division line and missed out on the needed "coach time". With the current rule, each team may do so without penalty.
Thread-thievery question: anyone ever witnessed a violation called on any player for breaking the rule so that the T-shooter received an additional shot? I haven't.
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