Free throw disconcertion

[Rich]

Originally posted by BktBallRef
2-8-1
The officials shall:
Penalize unsporting conduct by any player, coach, substitute, team attendant or follower.
NOTE: The home management or game committee is responsible for spectator behavior, insofar as it can reasonably be expected to control the spectators. The officials may call fouls on either team if its supporters act in such a way as to interfere with the proper conduct of the game. Discretion must be used in calling such fouls, however, lest a team be unjustly penalized.

Simply have the person moved.

The rule regarding cheerleaders is found in the NFHS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR SPIRIT COACHES. Our state association also publishes it in their handbook.

Cheerleaders must remain seated during all live balls, which includes after the free throw shooter is handed the ball. Cheerleaders may not come onto the floor during 30-second timeouts.

Exactly on what planet is THIS rule followed?