Player location during technical foul free-throw

[David]

In NF Rule 8-1-5 it says "Any player, other than the free thrower, who does not occupy a marked lane space must be behind the free-throw line extended and behind the three-point line."

Does this rule apply to player location during a technical foul free-throw? Is it just tradition in Texas when we make all the players but the shooter go to the division line?

[Mark Dexter]

Originally Posted by David

In NF Rule 8-1-5 it says "Any player, other than the free thrower, who does not occupy a marked lane space must be behind the free-throw line extended and behind the three-point line."

Does this rule apply to player location during a technical foul free-throw?

Yes.

Is it just tradition in Texas when we make all the players but the shooter go to the division line?

Yes. It's not required by rule.

[tjones1]

Is behind the division line a myth or did it used to be a rule?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Is behind the division line a myth or did it used to be a rule?

Long-standing myth....never a rule in my memory.

[JugglingReferee]

I've heard, more than once, from rookie officials, that the non-shooters have to retreat to half court. I think this one (the myth) might be partly perpetuated by officials.

I know that I'm guilty of verbalizing "half court". Here's why: it's much easier.

Sometimes you'll get a game where you'll make a T or INT call, and some player(s) do not know what to do. I've had them, and you probably have. Most of these the players figure it out soon enough.

However, that odd player that doesn't clue in right away... you could say to him "back up", or "move behind the 3-point line" (not accurate), or "move behind the 3-point line and above the free throw line extended" (which is accurate).

That one time every other year, "halfcourt, guys" works perfect. I admit that I have perpetuated this myth. Can I be forgiven?

[Jurassic Referee]

=JugglingReferee

That one time every other year, "halfcourt, guys" works perfect. I admit that I have perpetuated this myth. Can I be forgiven?

No.

One day you will run into the situation where one coach will be talking to his players at his bench, and the other coach is gonna be asking you why he can't do the same thing. And your reply is....?

It's much easier to just follow the rules.

[Ref_in_Alberta]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Is behind the division line a myth or did it used to be a rule?

Back year's ago, early 90's, when I started officiating under FIBA rules, players were required to stand at the divison line during technical foul free throws. Not anymore. The rule is the same as NCAA & FED, outside the 3-pt line & above the free throw line.