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Originally posted by BktBallRef
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Originally posted by assignmentmaker
I certainly call it the way you do - making some allowance for the general Sumo-like pushing of both parties to the boxing out. I'm curious, however, about the rules basis you would advance when "undercutting" is what happens.
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If A1 is airborne and B1 moves under him, has he gained his position legally? (4-23)
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I would, with you, say no.
4-23-1 states that "Every player is entitled to a spot on the playing court provided such player gets there first without illegally contacting an opponent."
The airborne rebounder, it strikes me, would fall under 4-23-5. The defender who "undercuts" has not initially gained legal guarding position (4-23-5(d) & 4-23-2(b)), and has violated the time and distance provisions (4-23-5(a & b).
That being said, I would like make mention of a situation I raised perhaps a couple years ago:
Team A is throwing the ball in from the endline at their basket. A1 attempts to throw the ball to A2 who is beyond the 3-point line. B4, who is facing A1, leaps backwards to catch the ball. After B4 leaves the ground, A2 comes towards the endline to catch the pass and a collision ensues.
Who fouled whom and why?