Probably, and I'm just guessing here, the same guys who insist all non-shooters must stand behind the division line on technical foul free throws.

Naw, they're the ones that mis-interpret the restrictions against moving <b>around</b> or <b>onto</b> the circle from the "ready" until the ball is tossed with legally being able to move directly back <b>off</b> the circle.

I've always said this, with the understanding that it meant not to switch positions around the circle.

Now that I realize that it can be misinterpreted, I guess I'll have to reconsider.

Agree
 

From Mark Dexter: "Hold (your) spots. I've always said this, with the understanding that it meant not to switch positions around the circle. Now that I realize that it can be misinterpreted, I guess I'll have to reconsider."

I agree. Same understanding, same realization, and after 26 years of saying this, I also must now reconsider.

This is good reading. I have always thought this to be the case as well (cant move) since I heard the phrase so many times. After re-reading the rules I too see the confusion of the phrase.

Nor had it stuck in my head that the "Jumper" didnt have to face his basket; only has to be in that half of the circle. Nor did I consider that he didnt have to "jump" at the toss. And the "jumper" can touch the ball up to twice, but no more.... aaaahhhhh the little things. :)

Thanks for the clarity...