Closely Guarded

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by blindzebra
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Closely guarded should be based on LGP.

[/B][/QUOTE]I really think that you and Dan agreed on the basics all along, but but just got bogged down in the semantics. The rule certainly is vaguely written, and the concepts used are are over the rule book. Imo, the defender has to establish an LGP in the path of the dribbler, then subsequently has to close up that LGP to within 6 feet to turn it into a closely guarded position, then has to maintain that 6 foot distance with the dribbler- no matter what the dribbler does- to keep the count going. If the dribbler now alters their path, the defender then alters his/her path at the same time also to keep the pressure on. I think that that is how most coaches teach it to their players, and also how most rules interpreters and trainers teach it to new officials also.

Kinda simplistic, but like you said in another thread, you can over-think these situations sometimes.

[Edited by Jurassic Referee on Jun 21st, 2004 at 04:37 PM]