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Originally posted by Jurassic Referee
In your case,the defender is running AT the player.In Jeff's case,the defender ISN'T running at the player.After the defender left his feet,in Jeff's case,he wouldn't have made contact with the opponent IF the opponent hadn't jumped in front of the defender AFTER the defender had left his feet.
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Why does it matter whether he's running or not? If he doesn't legally obtain the spot on the floor first, it's still blocking. The rule I quote yesterday states, "If he/she (the defender) jumps into position, both feet must return to the floor after the jump before he/she has obtained a guarding position." That's very clear. Whether he's running or not has nothing to do with it.
Once again, please reference the rule that states a player without the ball has a "right to land."