Not to be a noodge or anything, but is it a foul "no matter what" or is it different for a tiny guard?

You explain by using the rules!!!!!!

Rule 4-27-1- <i>"The mere fact that contact occurs does <b>NOT</b> constitute a foul."</i>

Rule 10-6-3- <i>"In cases of screens <b>outside</b> the visual field, the opponent may make <b>inadvertant</b> contact with the screener and if the opponent is running rapidly, the contact may be <b>SEVERE</b>. Such a case is to be ruled as <b>INCIDENTAL</b> contact if the opponent stops or attempts to stop on contact and moves around the screen, and provided the screener is not displaced if he/she has the ball."</i>

NFHS rules 4-27 and 10-6-3 lay out exactly how screens should be called.

Wrong, the amount of contact isn't a criteria used to determine if the contact was illegal. See the NFHS rules cited above. NCAA rulings are exactly the same.

deecee, we're glad you're here. You 'll learn a lot. ;)

You don't. A player setting a blind screen must expect to be run into with potentially extreme force. If he doesn't want to get hit, he shouldn't set the screen. As long as the screenee, upon contact, stops or diverts the screenee has not fouled...even if ambulances are called. The screen has served it's purpose if the defender is forced to stop or change directions, even if they are subsequently able to get back into the play.