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Originally Posted by ilyazhito
It would be a legal action in any code with a restricted area, because initial LGP (2 feet on the floor, inbounds, facing the opponent) was established outside the restricting area, and legal guarding position was maintained with legal movement backwards. This is not the play which the restricted area is designed to prevent, which is the defensive player establishing initial guarding position under the basket to prevent a driving player from scoring.
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Not that anyone else cares BUT in FIBA this would not be legal. If the player is contacting the circle and the offensive player goes airborne before contact occurs this does not have to be a block but it cannot be a charge.
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Coach: Hey ref I'll make sure you can get out of here right after the game!
Me: Thanks, but why the big rush.
Coach: Oh I thought you must have a big date . . .we're not the only ones your planning on F$%&ing tonite are we!
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