Screen....on all fours

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by Brad
Getting down on all fours is not a legal guarding position. This one is just too obvious -- it's a foul on the guy on hands and knees on the floor.

The only argument here should be whether it is a common, intentional, or flagrant foul. I would lean towards the intentional myself because it was premeditated. Depending on the severity of contact it could be a flagrant.

Definitely NOT a technical foul since the ball is live and this is not "unsporting" -- it is a contact foul.

Mark -- I think this might be the first time that I have ever disagreed with you

Call the obvious -- it makes all of our lives easier!

Brad:

The definition of guarding does not apply to this play. The screening definition of this play is the rule that we as officials have to apply first. Yes, I agree, that if there is a contact foul called in this situation, it is a personal foul. In reference to the NFHS and NCAA Casebook Plays and Approved Rulings, I do not have my books in front of me to make a comment. As far as the original play is concerned, I really am going to have to say that it is probably one that you have to be there to see it to really make an accurate assessment of the situation.

MTD, Sr.