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I disagree with most of the Fed rulings here. This has to be a foul UNLESS the player on the floor either 1) just got there or 2) is making a quick attempt to get back up. I don't believe the intent of the rules is to allow any player to legally occupy a position on the floor by laying or sitting, but by being in a guarding position (i.e. feet on the floor).
Keep in mind the idea that the player has from the floor to the ceiling in his "plane" as far as entitlement if he is legally occupying a space. Giving him the same rights when he is laying or sitting on the floor gives him too wide an area in my view, and he is exploiting the rules to gain an unfair advantage.
I would call this a foul unless a supervisor or AR specifically said not to.
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