A defensive three-second violation is called when a defender spends more than three seconds in the free throw lane while not guarding an opponent

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2. A defensive three-second violation is a rule violation in the National Basketball Association assessed when a member of the defending team spends more than three seconds in the free throw lane while not actively guarding an opponent.