When you said it happens all the time, I thought you were referring to the pass receiver barreling full speed down court looking for a fast break. This is the type of play that you seemed most concerned about at the time; and it's probably one of the more dangerous scenarios. When I said it's rare, that's the specific situation I was referring to.
Now, in a half-court situation where the pass-receiver turns briefly to catch a pass, it's more likely and more common. I agree, even though I disagree with your opinion.
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Originally Posted by ColdShot
Nonetheless, there is specific language in the rules to protect players without the ball in the SAME circumstance. All I'm saying is that the same rules that apply to the player a .1 of a second before he catches a pass (speed, distance, blind screen) should apply in the .1 of a second after he catches a pass. The way the rules read, and the way every respondent here posted (thanks to all for the clarifications), they don't.
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I'm assuming you want the screening principle extended to give time and distance requirements to the defense when a moving player catches the ball heading towards a blind screen. I like it the way it is, because the player catching the ball should expect someone will try to defend him. I like it the way it is, because the defense should be allowed to defend him.