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Ike, it's NOT legal to use the non-dribbling arm to ward off defenders or to protect the ball. The applicable High School rule (NFHS) is 4-24-7: "It is not legal to use the hand and/or forearm to prevent an opponent from attacking the ball during a drible or when throwing for goal."
The stiff-arm would be a foul if it makes contact or displaces the defender.
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Any NCAA rules and interpretations in this post are relevant for men's games only!
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