Players attempt to take positions along the lane when:
(a) the free throw is from the first foul of a false double foul and the last part is a double personal foul;
(b) the free throw is between quarters; or
(c) there is a multiple throw with the first for a personal and last for a technical foul.
In
(a), the first marked spaces must be occupied by opponents of the thrower during free throw(s) for the personal foul and other marked spaces may properly be occupied. In
(b) and
(c), the official should order the players away.
(4-19-8a, 4-36-1, 4-36-2b, 7-5-3b, 8-6)
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