Free Throw Situation

[mick]

Originally posted by Viking32
On page 61 of the Case Book, Rule 9.1 Comment, it says that a team forfeits its right to any space not occupied before the free throw starts (when the ball is at the disposal of the free thrower).

Does this change anyone's mind on this situation?

Nope.
That rule does not mean the first spot may be occupied by the wrong team, it just means that once the shooter has it then he gets another shot if he misses.