More GT questions with no restrictions on who can hijack the thread, DAN!!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

It's confusing because the Penalty section in rule 9-12-2 says, "If the violation is at a team's own basket, no points can be scored, and the ball is awarded to the opponents for a throw-in from the designated out-of-bounds spot nearest the violation. [that's not the confusing part.] See 10-3-10 for additional penalty for goaltending during a free throw." Then 10-3-10 says, "...shall not goaltend during a free-throw" and the penalty is basically a technical foul. It doesn't differentiate between offensive and defensive. The only way to see that distinction clearly is to read the case book.

Juulie, remember that the players used to be allowed to enter the lane upon the release of the shot. In this case, goal tending by the offense was entirely possible. It explains why they state "if the violation is at a team's own basket...." Also, imagine a player with really long arms who is able to reach the hoop without crossing his feet into the lane....