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Old Fri Jan 18, 2002, 03:40pm
williebfree williebfree is offline
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Question I STRUGGLE WITH THIS

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Originally posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
A1 has not obtained(NFHS)/established(FIBA/NCAA) legal guarding position becuase to do that he had to orginially face B1 when taking his position on the court. But A1 has secured a legal position on the court and therefore is setting a legal screen.

And for all of you who are scratching your heads about a defensive player setting screens, the definition of guarding specifically defines it as something done by the defense. The definition of screening makes no disctinct between offensive or defensive players and specifically notes that the player with the ball can even set a screen.
I think I understand the concept and legality of defensive screens. I also thoroughly re-read 4-23 to see if I could clarify what you presented. I still think this call falls into the area of officials judgment.

Every player is entitled to a spot on the floor, providing s/he is not undercutting an airborne shooter or any other opposing player that becomes airborne, for that matter.

My common sense dictates(Maybe I am off-target here)I have a PC here. Tweet, CHARGE! Am I missing something?
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