Any type of defense is allowed during the game.
No backcourt pressure allowed during the first half (periods 1 & 2). Defense must allow dribbler to cross the half-court line with both feet and the ball before applying pressure. A loose ball or pass in flight must cross the half-court line before the defense may apply pressure.
Any type of full-court press is allowed in the second half of the game (Periods 3, 4, 5).
14.1.3 PENALTY: Any illegal defense
one warning per half. Technical fouls for additional occurrences in each half. NOTE: If the illegal defense is unintentional in the referee's judgment, the ball shall be awarded to the offense at the point of contact with no penalty.
The free throw line will be twelve (12) feet from the face of the backboard. A shooter's foot may touch but not completely cross over the line. A maximum of 6 players, 4 defensive and 2 offensive may occupy the free throw lane. The space below the block on either side shall be occupied.