So you're saying in the example that I cite above, since LGP was never established, the defender be guarding a dribbler and can be within 6' for 20 seconds but we aren't supposed to count?
Sorry but it's not in the rules, BZ. If it is, please cite the reference. It doesn't say LGP must be obtained first. And it doesn't say the count continues when the defender is screened and is no longer guarding the player with the ball.
Let me add that there's no such thing as an "illegal guarding position."
But until last year's POE, nothing has ever been written that said LGP was required for a CG count. If there was, I can't find it. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
I'm done. I'm simply not interested in these long drawn out arguments anymore.
[Edited by BktBallRef on Nov 27th, 2005 at 01:05 AM]