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Old Thu Sep 25, 2014, 10:01am
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins View Post
Q. Why is the defender doing this? A. because s/he thinks it will affect the shot (and s/he's right -- just try to shoot with a little jab in the stomach -- even if it doesn't affect that shot, it will affect the form on the next).

Q. Is this legal defensive positioning or incidental contact? A. No.

So -- it's illegal contact that gives an advantage. Sure sounds like the definition of "foul" to me.
Exactly. They're doing it for no other reason than to affect the shooter - illegally - on that shot and future attempts.
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