Click on the NFHS logo to read the release on all basketball rules changes effective for the 2008-09 school year.

In an effort to reduce rough play in free-throw situations in high school basketball, the two marked lane spaces closest to the end line will be vacant effective with the 2008-09 season.

Effective for the 2008-09 school year, Rule 8-1-4b, c, d: During a free throw, all players will move up one lane space, leaving the two marked lane spaces closest to the end line vacant. A new mark (2 inches by 8 inches) must be reapplied to the lane line near the free-throw line to designate the last 3-foot marked lane space.

Rationale: This rules change may reduce rough play during free-throw situations while maintaining defensive rebounding percentages within an acceptable range.

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NOTE: This information was distributed as part of the Spring 2008 PIAA Quarterly publication.