FT violation or not

[refguy]

Originally Posted by Ch1town

Does anyone know if the restrictions on players who are not in a marked lane space are the same in all codes during a FT?
Watching the (I know) NBA Playoffs I’m noticing players breaking the arc prior to the ball hitting the rim/backboard.


Thanks!

Used to be same as NCAA/Fed. There was a play where MJ didn't wait and had a spectacular tip dunk coming from outside the lane. They didn't call it and the rule was changed to reflect the play. Might be a rumor.....

[bradfordwilkins]

Rule 9-I-D

"Players not occupying lane spaces must remain on the court behind the three point line above the free throw line extended and may not be touching the line or the floor inside the line when the ball is released"


Rim/backboard are irrelevant.

[APG]

In the NBA, everyone can enter the lane on the release except for the free throw shooter...

RULE NO. 9—FREE THROWS AND PENALTIES Section I—Positions and Violations

b. The free throw shooter may not step over the plane of the free throw line until the ball touches the basket ring, backboard or the free throw ends.

e. ...All players must remain on the court behind the three point line above the free throw line extended until the ball is released.

Ask and ye shall receive, thanks all!

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

In the NBA, everyone can enter the lane on the release except for the free throw shooter...

Or sometimes sooner than that.