Partner last night passed on a collision underneath the basket. Dribbler comes in for lay-up and defender parks himself under the basket. Minor collision. No call.
I'm thinking good job. Coach wants a call.
Partner feels there is something in the rule book about being under the basket is not a proper guarding position. I said "No it's not in the NFHS book. But it's a proper no call for a minor collision. The defender is obviously not defending anything or trying to block the shot. He is just looking to collect the PC foul. I think it was an excellent no call."
He is certain that it is in the rule book or it was a POE a couple years ago.
Can any of you rules gurus clear this up for us - is there something in the book about this particular situation? I didn't find it.
I know the NBA has their semi-circle and it seems the NCAA was at least testing a similar rule at the beginning of this season but I don't think it has trickled down to the NFHS. Anyone?
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