neutral block

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Originally posted by Hard
I have seen a lot of kids (actually only girls' games) both JV and varsity, wherein the kids line up for free throws with their toes in the appropriate spaces but with their heels raised and extended over the neutral block between the first and second positions. The way I read the rules this is a violation as soon as the shooter takes the ball; but I'm not seeing it called. What up?

Quite simply, it's not a concern. There's no advantage gained. I'm more concerned with players stepping into the lane prior to restrictions ending and with contact between players along the FT lane. Very simply put, it's a very petty thing, a game interrupter. I'm not going to play a guessing game, trying to ascertain whether the foot might be hovering over the neutral area or not.