BASKETBALL

Rule 8 / Free Throw75
coach to attempt the free throw try(s) unless the committed foul was flagrant. In
such a case, the injured player’s coach shall select any player or team member to
attempt the free throw try(s).
Art. 4. Technical fouls—The free throws awarded because of any technical foul
may be attempted by any player or eligible team member on the offended team,
who shall be designated by the head coach or captain of the offended team.
However, the same player shall shoot both free throws.
Section 4. Positions During Attempt
Art. 1. When a free throw is awarded, an official shall take the ball to the freethrow
line of the offended team.
Art. 2. After allowing reasonable time for players to take their positions, the
official shall put the ball in play by placing it at the disposal of the free-thrower.
Art. 3. The same procedure shall be followed for each free throw of a multiple
free throw.
Art. 4. A maximum of six players (four opponents of the free-thrower and two
teammates of the free-thrower) shall be permitted on the lane. All other players
shall be behind the free-throw line extended and behind the three-point field-goal
line.
a. The two lane spaces closest to the end line shall remain open.
b. The first space on each side of the lane that is above and adjacent to the
block is designated for an opponent of the free-thrower. The second lane
space on each side of the lane is designated for a teammate of the freethrower.
The third available space on each side of the lane is designated
for an opponent of the free-thrower.
c. Players shall be permitted to move along and across the lane to occupy a
vacant space within the limitations listed in this rule.
Art. 5. Only the first lane space above and adjacent to the block on each side must
be occupied by an opponent of the free-thrower unless the resumption-of-play
method of placing the ball at the disposal of the free-thrower is in effect.
Art. 6. A player shall position one foot near the outer edge of the free-throw lane
line. The other foot may be positioned anywhere within the designated 3-foot
lane space.
Art. 7. Only one player shall occupy any part of a designated lane space.
Art. 8. When the ball is to become dead regardless of whether the last free throw
for a specific penalty is successful, players shall not take positions along the
free-throw lane.
Section 5. Free Throw Requirements
Art. 1. After the ball is placed at the disposal of a free-thrower:
a. The free-thrower shall release the try within 10 seconds and in such a way
that the ball enters the basket or touches the ring or flange before the free
throw ends.
b. The free-thrower shall not purposely fake a try nor shall the free-thrower’s
teammates nor opponents purposely fake a violation.