New NFHS Free Throw Rule.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by Rich

I saw a lot of defenders in the top lane space breaking the plane of the FT line and invading the shooter's space.

Originally Posted by AremRed

I saw a few and was dying to bust them on it, but every time I saw it the shooter made the FT! Stupid delayed violations....

Originally Posted by BillyMac

When are they (defenders) allowed to break the plane (going "backward") of the free throw line? I know that the shooter must wait for the "hit".

There's no violation for going "backward" into the FT semicircle assuming the player did so within the parameters of the rule, i.e., (s)he left their lane space after the try was released. The only option for penalizing the defensive team would be a foul for contacting the thrower if it's warranted.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

There's no violation for going "backward" into the FT semicircle assuming the player did so within the parameters of the rule, i.e., (s)he left their lane space after the try was released. The only option for penalizing the defensive team would be a foul for contacting the thrower if it's warranted.

I haven't seen a 2014-15 rulebook, but I was officiating for quite a while before the "wait till it hits" rule was put into the book.

Before the rule changed years ago, the defender was not allowed to break the plane of the FT line until the ball hit as defenders were aggressively boxing out shooters while they were in their follow-through. I'm guessing that rule was quietly removed when the rule changed and it will be interesting to see if it makes a return.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Rich

Before the rule changed years ago, the defender was not allowed to break the plane of the FT line until the ball hit as defenders were aggressively boxing out shooters while they were in their follow-through.

Good point Rich. I forgot all about this rule. I also forgot where I put my car keys this morning.

1996-97 (A year before they changed release to hit) NFHS Basketball Rulebook

9-9: No opponent occupying a marked lane space shall break the plane of the free throw line. Note: The restriction applies until the ball touches the ring, or backboard, or until the free throw ends.

Originally Posted by Rich

I haven't seen a 2014-15 rulebook ... it will be interesting to see if it makes a return.

How much you wanna bet that it won't make a return because the editor failed to recognize all the ramifications of this recent rule change?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

I started this thread just to post my observations this summer, LOL, and it has now started on the path to the dark side and it looks like I am going to have to climb up into the attic before the start of the season and do some historical research.

But I am glad that the thread has started the group toward getting ready for the new season even though it is August.

MTD, Sr.