Quote:
Originally Posted by Marty15
Quote right from Rule Book
"it is not legal to extend the arms fully or partially in a position other than vertical so that the freedom of movement of an opponent is hindered when contact with the arms occurs"
i get that many times thru out games arms are extended and such contact is made, example: defenders locating cutters etc, but when its done in the open court or on ball screens how is this incidental?
So if I was a coach, and i see a defender contacting my player in this manner. Is it worth discussing with an official or am I wasting my energy?
|
Defenders do it to hinder the opponents movement. If it didn't help them, they wouldn't do it.