Foul commited on free throw shooter.

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Hopefully the NFHS will resurrect this old rule:

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.

As I recall, part of the reasonig for the rule was to avoid a perceived intimidation of the free throw shooter by opponents in the top slots. In womens' games, I've seen an opponent jump into the lane, and extend her buttocks back across the shooter's line. If allowed on a first shot attempt, it can have an affect on the the fre thrower's ability to shoot the next without undue concern.