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Old Tue Oct 28, 2008, 11:09am
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells View Post
My read of the OP was that by "faceguarding," he meant obstructing the vision with the hands.
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Originally Posted by grunewar View Post
Josh - I was thinking the same thing as the post developed.

"Faceguarding" (as possibly this ref interpreted the play) as the "NFL-like" term of guarding a player with your back to the ball and never "playing the ball" is not a basketball violation or technical foul. My interpretation for basketball is the part about "waving or holding the hands in front of the opponent’s eyes so that the opponent cannot see" is the definition of "Faceguarding" I use. JMO
This is why I wanted to make the statement. I think it's a little confusing, especially for newer officials to read. Waving of the hands in front of the opponent's eyes is to obstruct the opponent’s vision is unsporting and earns a technical. The mere act of facing an opponent (guarding) with your back to the ball, is a legal act. (Or that's my interpretation)

-Josh
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