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Old Thu Jan 14, 2010, 05:49pm
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Originally Posted by Snaqwells View Post
Yep, you're missing the fact that LGP isn't required to draw a PC foul when the defender is stationary. LGP grants certain rights that aren't otherwise present.

You're really going to call a block on B2, standing still, just because he's guarding someone else when he gets ran over by A1?
No, when I think about it obviously not. I guess I just am not sure if I've ever seen this happen.

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Originally Posted by jdw3018 View Post
Important note that many miss: Legal Guarding Position isn't required for a PC foul in all instances. It's only a factor when the defender is moving laterally, obliquely, or backwards when the contact occurs.

If the defender is stationary before contact (and before a player becomes airborne) then LGP doesn't apply/matter.
Makes sense. Thanks for the help.
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