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Originally posted by ysong
Thanks to Jurassic Referee for your convicing explanation.
would you please help me with one of my other recent posts too: "why post player backing-in toward basket is legal in NBA?"
I believe "backing-in" is illegal in NCAA or FIBA, is that right?
Thanks in advance.
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The rulebook really doesn't address "backing in" as it isn't a rulebook term. It's a foul to illegally contact an opponent and displace him. But the thing you have to remember about the NBA is that most of these defenders are pushing just as hard as the offensive player is. If they'll establsih there position and hold their ground, they'll get the call. But if the attempt to jockey for position, they're not going to get the call.
You have to remember that the NBA is not the NFHS or the NCAA. The players are bigger, stronger, and quicker. You can't officiate a couple of 300 lb. seven footers like you do a couple of HS kids. It's a different game.