New NFHS Free Throw Rule.

[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.