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Originally Posted by AremRed
If the defender is "giving ground", how is that advancement illegal?
Are there any rules prohibiting an offensive player from holding off a defender with his forearm?
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4-24-7 . . . It is not legal to use the hand and/or forearm to prevent an opponent from attacking the ball during a dribble . . ."
I'm looking for input as to how one would answer those questions a) in a setting where newer officials are being trained, and b) when an official is confronted by a coach with that inquiry.