3rd Lane space?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

For free throws when there are no rebounders in the marked lane spaces, i.e. technical fouls, the nine nonshooters shall remain behind the free throw line extended and behind the three point arc.

This is probably the most misunderstood rule regarding free throws. 99.9% of players and coaches think the players must stand in backcourt during these free throws. I've known some refs who think so, also. In fact, I've had coaches yell numerous times when opposing players are in their proper place in frontcourt that they have to be in backcourt. Of course, I only let each one yell once.

[APG]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

This is probably the most misunderstood rule regarding free throws. 99.9% of players and coaches think the players must stand in backcourt during these free throws. I've known some refs who think so, also. In fact, I've had coaches yell numerous times when opposing players are in their proper place in frontcourt that they have to be in backcourt. Of course, I only let each one yell once.

I don't tell players that they have to be in the backcourt, but if they all want to congregate there, I won't stop them.

[Adam]

I've had the coach in the front court ask me before; because he wanted to talk to his players during the FTs.
I've also had officials move the players to the BC while I administered the FTs.