Quote:
Originally Posted by just another ref
Officials observing the court during the pre-game notice that the chairs used for team benches are placed in front of the existing permanent bleachers and that there is only 3 feet of open space in front of the empty chairs. The officials rule that this bench area is legal for the game.
True or False
Spaces for non-jumpers and free throw lane spaces along the free throw lane are the same width and depth.
True or False
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The answer key which he sent said true for both, but I say false for both.
As for the first, 1-2-1 says 3 feet of
unobstructed space. The question says there are 3 feet of space in front of the
empty chairs. Where do the players put their feet? This is a classic example of something which will never be significant anywhere other than on the test.
As for the second, as pointed out by others, the spaces for non-jumpers have no width, and even if they did, if the (imaginary) lines defining the spaces emanate from a circle the result would be a trapezoidal effect, so any way you slice it, they are not the same as free throw spaces.