dribler forces contact

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by WyMike
Alright this will sound stupid but I'm reading the rule book under 10-6-1, 2, & 3 and it never mentions a dribbler or ball handler in Art. 3 concerning screens. Is it possible to actually screen a dribbler?

In the notes section under Art. 3 it goes on to state when a guard moves into the path of a dribbler and contact occurs, either player may be responsible for the contact. But the greater responsibility is on the dribbler if the guard conforms to the following principles - guard must be in guarding position with both feet on the floor and facing the dribbler.

Go back to Rule 4, Definitions (both NFHS and NCAA) and read the definitions of guarding and screening. You will see that only defensive players can guard, but any player on the court either offensivie (including the player in control of the ball) or defensive players can set a screen.

MTD, Sr.