Lane Line Up

[Ron Pilo]

Right out of the rule book

ART. 3 . . . During a free throw when lane spaces may be occupied:
a. Marked lane spaces may be occupied by a maximum of four defenders and two offensive players..
b. The first marked lane spaces (the lane spaces adjacent to the end line) shall be occupied by opponents of the free thrower unless the resumption-of-play procedure is in effect.
c. The second marked lane spaces on each side may be occupied by teammates of the free thrower.
d. The third marked lane spaces may be occupied by oppoinents of the free thrower.
e. The fourth spaces (nearest the free throw line) shall not be occupied and are not considered marked lane spaces for the purpose of Rule8 and 9-1.
f. Players shall be permimtted to move along and across the lane to occupy a vacant space within limitations of this rule.
g. Not more than one player may occupy any part of a marked lane space.