2011-12 AND 2012-13 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RULES - NAIA
2011-12 AND 2012-13 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RULES - NAIA
2011-12 AND 2012-13 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RULES - NAIA
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RULE 8<br />
Free Throw<br />
Section 1. Positions During Attempt<br />
Art. 1. When a free throw is awarded, an official shall take the ball to the freethrow<br />
line of the offended team.<br />
Art. 2. After allowing reasonable time for players to take their positions, the<br />
official shall put the ball in play by placing it at the disposal of the free-thrower.<br />
Art. 3. The same procedure shall be followed for each free throw of a multiple<br />
free throw.<br />
Art. 4. A maximum of six players (four opponents of the free-thrower and two<br />
teammates of the free-thrower) shall be permitted on the lane. All other players<br />
shall be behind the free-throw line extended and behind the three-point field-goal<br />
line.<br />
a. The two lane spaces closest to the end line shall remain open.<br />
b. The first space on each side of the lane that is above and adjacent to the<br />
block is designated for an opponent of the free-thrower. The second lane<br />
space on each side of the lane is designated for a teammate of the freethrower.<br />
The third available space on each side of the lane is designated<br />
for an opponent of the free-thrower.<br />
c. Players shall be permitted to move along and across the lane to occupy a<br />
vacant space within the limitations listed in this rule.<br />
Art. 5. Each of the first lane spaces above and adjacent to the block shall be<br />
occupied by an opponent of the free-thrower unless the resumption-of-play<br />
method of placing the ball at the disposal of the free-thrower is in effect.<br />
Art. 6. A player shall position one foot near the outer edge of the free-throw lane<br />
line. The other foot may be positioned anywhere within the designated 3-foot<br />
lane space.<br />
Art. 7. Only one player shall occupy any part of a designated lane space. Only the<br />
first lane space above and adjacent to the block on each side must be occupied.<br />
Art. 8. When the ball is to become dead regardless of whether the last free throw<br />
for a specific penalty is successful, players shall not take positions along the<br />
free-throw lane.<br />
Section 2. Who Attempts<br />
Art. 1. Personal fouls—The free throw(s) awarded because of a personal foul<br />
shall be attempted by the offended player, unless one of the conditions of Article<br />
2 and 3 of this section are met.<br />
Art. 2. The free throw(s) that were to be attempted by the offended player shall<br />
be attempted by that player’s substitute unless no substitute is available, in which<br />
case any teammate shall attempt the free throw(s) under the following conditions:<br />
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