Free Throw Position question

[Fritz]

Another violation to watch for is backing out of their lane space. Had that in a GV game last night; B3 was in the space closest to shooter and right after A1 released the ball, B3 circled around everyone to get into rebounding position. Coach argued that she didn't enter the lane until after the ball hit the rim (which was true) but I explained that she left her space after the shooter had control of the ball and before it hit the rim/basket.

[VolDoug]

Originally Posted by Fritz

Another violation to watch for is backing out of their lane space. Had that in a GV game last night; B3 was in the space closest to shooter and right after A1 released the ball, B3 circled around everyone to get into rebounding position. Coach argued that she didn't enter the lane until after the ball hit the rim (which was true) but I explained that she left her space after the shooter had control of the ball and before it hit the rim/basket.

How far "back" would the player have to be to be "out" of their space?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by VolDoug

How far "back" would the player have to be to be "out" of their space?

The spaces are 36 inches deep. But in Fritz's play, the player also went sideways into the opponent's space.

[mbyron]

Bumping elbows with opponents in the lane is not a violation. If it gets too vigorous before I've put the ball at the thrower's disposal, I'll tell them to cool it. I also watch for a hold once the rebounding begins.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

The spaces are 36 inches deep. But in Fritz's play, the player also went sideways into the opponent's space.

I've probably called this 5-6 times this year, but it was different. The shooter's teammate in the second lane spot up reverses out and goes behind the defensive player in the bottom lane space.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by zm1283

I've probably called this 5-6 times this year, but it was different. The shooter's teammate in the second lane spot up reverses out and goes behind the defensive player in the bottom lane space.

Had a partner call this once, I haven't seen it other than that, though. I've called a non-marked space player for dropping below the 3 pt. line, though.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Had a partner call this once, I haven't seen it other than that, though. I've called a non-marked space player for dropping below the 3 pt. line, though.

I've called that a few times this year. Usually it's a defensive player running in to get in one of the top lane spots right after we bounce the ball to the shooter.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by zm1283

I've called that a few times this year. Usually it's a defensive player running in to get in one of the top lane spots right after we bounce the ball to the shooter.

Oh I've had that, too. No, the one I'm talking about was an offensive player sliding down. I said below the 3 pt. line, I meant FT line extended. She dropped down hoping to get a good rebounding angle on the side.