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When a dribbler comes into my area with a defender guarding within 6', it's easy to tell whether they're facing or not. THen all that needs to be determined is whether they ever had two feet on the ground at the same time. Usually, if they're sliding in the "Stay Low!!" bent knees position, I pretty much assume that at some point their feet were both touching at the same time. If the defender is just running alongside, it's a little harder to determine, but even then, I think if she is paying any attention to the dribbler at all, a count could be safely started.
The real question for me is how to determine 6'. Is it toe to toe? I've seen defenders that were tall enough that with a little bending forward, and arms reaching, they could be 6' plus away, and still be in excellent guarding position. Should I count or not?
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