Rule 7-6 Question
 

Can someone please explain the following rule and in what situation would it be beneficial to have my players ask for this space?

ART.5... Teammates shall no occupy adjacent positions which are parallel to and within 3 feet of the boundary line if an opponent desires one of the positions. The 3-foot restraining line is sometimes the temporary boundary line as in 1-2-2.

Thanks!

What it does is prevents the throw-in team from forming a wall where the defending team cannot defend the throw-in.

You will never use this rule. If three teammates were lined up Side by side by side (that is parallel.) and within 3 feet of the endline an opponent must be let in. I have never seen it used as a player, coach or referee.

I have seen many people think that if their opponents are stacked in a line they have to be allowed in the stack between players. That is not true. Those players are lined up PERPENDICULAR to the end line. If they get there first the spots are theirs and I will not let opponents in or fight their way in.

Never say never...i have seen this mythical unicorn.

I would have to imagine that this rule harkens to a time long ago when defenses were more primitive and defending the throw-in was a huge deal. What say you, MTD, Sr.?

I rarely see defenses line up parallel to the line like this, and even if they did, I doubt any player would ever know that there's a rule that allows them to ask for a space. Same thing with respect to defensive match-ups when three or more opponents are beckoned into the game.

Count me in as one who has never observed either request made in a game (nine years in now).

Also the defense of the throw-in has the right to stand next to the thrower as well. That rule kind of addresses that as well. It is the only time they have a right a specific space on the floor if they did not get there first.

Peace

Reference, please.

Yeah, I'm thinking that one is MSU.

Many years ago players would stand parallel the end line and pass or hand the the ball between players while holding the ball out of bounds to run clock.
This rule prevents this nonsense as well!


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I believe this rule may have come in to play when there were non-standard courts. The basket could be very close to the end line and on a throw in under their own basket. a team could set up a play where a player would catch the ball surrounded by his teammates for an easy layup.

Different Critter
 

No, the rule that permits a Closely Guarded effort to thwart such practice is 9-10-1b and 9.10.1D. Right?

And it's not really "nonsense" if it works and isn't illegal. I can't believe I just said that.

Correct.

Patiently Waiting ...
 

I, also, am still waiting for a rule reference from anybody, not just JRutledge.

Is this how basketball rule myths start?

There isn't one so don't hold your breath. It will never come nor will a retraction.

Rule Or Casebook Play???
 

It should be easy to find a simple reference to a simple statement like "the defense of the throw-in has the right to stand next to the thrower ... It is the only time they have a right a specific space on the floor if they did not get there first".

We shouldn't have to wait too long. Right?