FIBA - Article - 43.2.4
FIBA - Article - 43.2.4
Heading: Free throws Sub Heading: Rule
"The players in the free-throw rebound places shall be entitled to occupy alternating positions in these spaces, which are considered to be 1 m in depth (Diagram 7).
During the free throws these players shall not:
Occupy free-throw rebound places to which they are not entitled.
Enter the restricted area, the neutral zone or leave the free-throw rebound place until the ball has left the hand(s) of the free-throw shooter.
Distract the free-throw shooter by their actions."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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