free throw lane violations

[Tee]

As someone who still plays in adult leagues that use HS refs (PNBOA), we all violate the letter of the law by breaking the plane. My perception (as a player) is that I need to begin my motion as the ball is in the air, just don't touch down too early. It's not a exact thing, and it is definitely relative to the other players on the lane. I am early, but so is everyone else, I just can't be too early.

It is a art form to getting the defensive rebound, and much tougher then before the rule change from release. OTOH, I get more offensive boards on free throws, since the low block player can't set up quite as well now. Overall I prefer the release rule, to the rim rule.

It was a fairly subtle change, but the embarrasment of not getting the defensive board is greater than the positive of getting the increased number of offensive rebounds.