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Originally posted by Camron Rust
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Originally posted by Suppref
I will let the defender use his forearm 20 feet from the basket, just like the post player, if the guard is backing the defender in. As soon as the defender pushes with the forearm it's a foul.
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Isn't that what he is doing by simply having the forearm up there. If it is not the push back agaist the opponent, he there is no reason to put it there. If the guard is backing him in and the defender uses the forearm to hold him off, I have a defensive foul. You can use the torso to resist the movement but not the arm. [/B]
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Obviously I'd have to see it because there are different amounts of severity to the contact of "backing in" The defender, in my oppinion can put the fore arm up to protect himself, and most likely his "package". If he then extends that arm it's a foul. Otherwise I'll watch this closely for advantage/disadvantage.