A1 is running down court looking back over his shoulder to receive a long pass. B1 sets up in A1's path. If I understand the rule correctlly, if A1 goes airborne to catch the pass then B1 must give him up to 2 strides to avoid contact after he returns to the floor. If A1 does not go airborne then there is no time and distance requirement. My question is this - When does the 2-stride requirement begin? Does it start when A1 catches the ball and returns to the floor or does it begin when B1 establishes his position in A1's path?
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