Well I'll be damned. I believe under NCAA *attempting* to get up is legal, anyway there's no reference to it that I can find. According to AR 36 a travel occurs when a player "rises to his or her feet". Any comments?
I had forgotten about the NFHS ruling, I hope this question isn't on the part 2 test! Can I get extra credit for presen
ts?
BTW another difference is under NCAA a player can fall to a knee and not travel as long as the pivot foot does not move.
Also, Rule 9-9-2 (exception 2 & Note) states the defensive player be allowed to make a "normal" landing without fear of a backcourt violation. If you allow that a slide is a "normal" landing, I might be hesitant to punish the defender who was obviously hustling by whistling her for a questionable BC. (I'm assuming that the defender gained possession very near the center line.
Klancie, this is my feeling too, but if it's obvious you have to call it.
How is a player who is sliding on his back attempting to get up?
He's not, sliding is perfect;ly legal. This much I do know
[Edited by Dan_ref on Dec 10th, 2002 at 01:46 PM]