Lane spaces?

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Studies are still being conducted in this area.


2007 NCAA Men’s Approved Experimentation

The committee will collect data on the elimination of the first lane space
nearest the basket on each side of the lane, thus the defensive player shall
line up above the neutral zone (block). The present second, third and fourth
lane spaces on each side of the lane shall be used during free-throw attempts.
Besides feedback from coaches, officials and coordinators of officials, the
committee will be looking at the frequency distribution of defensive and
offensive rebounding after a missed free throw and the number of fouls and
violations that occur during experimental games.
This experimental rule is required to be used in certified games. In
addition, the rule should be used during exhibition games in all three
divisions. Because the experiment is only required for certified games,
which applies to Division I only, feedback from Divisions II and III is
particularly important during these preseason games.