Defender positions during throw-in

[gogumakilla]

During a throw-in, are defenders allowed to occupy a spot:
1. Between two opposing players who are standing side by side?
2. Between two opposing players that are standing in a stack?

Is the defender entitled to that spot if they want it? I cannot find the rule reference. Thanks.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by gogumakilla

During a throw-in, are defenders allowed to occupy a spot:
1. Between two opposing players who are standing side by side?
2. Between two opposing players that are standing in a stack?

Is the defender entitled to that spot if they want it? I cannot find the rule reference. Thanks.

1. (I assume you mean "parallel to the boundary" -- the specific direction the players are facing, or whether they are "side by side" doesn't matter) Yes, if the offense is within 6' of the boundary
2. (.. perpendicular...) No.

[gogumakilla]

Thanks!

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by gogumakilla

I cannot find the rule reference...

Two rule references that might interest you are 7-6-5 and 7.6.5.

Good question.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Two rule references that might interest you are 7-6-5 and 7.6.5.

7-6-5: Teammates shall not occupy adjacent positions which are parallel
to and within 3 feet of the boundary line if an opponent desires one of the
positions.

7.6.5 SITUATION: Prior to a throw-in on the end line near A’s basket, A1, A2
and A3 line up shoulder-to-shoulder parallel to the line and: (a) within 3 feet of it;
or (b) more than 3 feet from it. In both cases, Team B requests space between
the Team A players. RULING: In (a), the request is granted and a Team B player
may position between each of the Team A players. In (b), the request is denied.

In most other situations (with a few exceptions, nonjumpers on jump ball circle, and free throw rebounders along the lane), 4-23-1 should cover it.

4-23-1: Every player is entitled to a spot on the playing court provided such player gets there first
without illegally contacting an opponent.