Everyone on the floor.

[psycho_ref]

Can anyone give me advice on how to referee players when they are all over the hardwood. I mean cleaning it, waxing it with their shirts, diving all over the place. I have a hard time officiating the contact when players start diving for loose balls and there is tons of contact, and usually I tend to pass on it.

The rules are clear on travelling while in these positions, but not too much on contact, space entitlement and fouls.

Where and how does the rule of verticality apply, or does it, when I am laying on my back. Or sitting up on my buttocks. What is my legal space when I am in these positions and what am I entitled to?

Any rule references or articles would be great. Although I don't think there is much on this.

Thanks.