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Originally Posted by 01tj
I've never seen this in an officiated game but I've seen guys in pick up games get beat and reach around the ball handlers head and cover their eyes as they go up for a layup. By the rule they are not really putting the shooter in danger but that's not legal defense is it?
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By rule, they are breaking the rule. Safety may be the reason for the rule, but it is not a proximate need to make a call.
Pick-up ball is a completely different animal. Proceed at your own risk.