screening rules?

[Camron Rust]

Originally posted by romelman
What are the rules regarding setting a proper screen? For example is it legal to have your arms out to the sides or elbows out to the side? Or does your arms or elbows have to be in?

Your arms, legs, hips, etc. can be absolutely anywhere UNLESS the defender makes contact with them. If there's contact, the point of contact must be in the screeners vertical frame, not extended in any way. Otherwise, it's a blocking foul on the screener.