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Originally Posted by SmokeEater
If the "offender" is backing down the defender with enough force that the defender has to brace to maintain position, then I would consider an offensive foul here. Someone already said that the defender should not have to use their forearm to brace from a offender in the post. I agree withthat as well.
Smoke
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Agree...it's probably about the same as using "screening" or "guarding" principles. We allow screeners to get their arms in front of their bodies to protect themselves, and we allow defenders guarding opponents to brace themselves for a charge. Then we call the contact by who initiates it. If the defender is passive, legal and not proactive with their arms, there's nothing to be called on them imo.