[mick]

Originally posted by Brian Watson
Maybe the NFHS assumes that we will know the offense has the right to their vertical space.

For Example: If we say that they (offense) does not have that right (because the book do not specifically outline it), then it would be legal for a defensive player to stadle someone on the floor (establish their defensive position), and any contact would then be a foul on the offense. I think most of us would disagree with that statement, unless there was flagrant conatact. That is why I am going to use common sense, and rule that the offense has the right to their own spot.

Brian,
I agree the offense has a right to their vertical, but I can see a need for a more clear definition for offensive "space". The defensive definition is quite clear as I recall.
mick