Post Play

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

Not sure I follow this Juulie.

my comprehensibility index is way, way down the last couple weeks, isn't it?

If the defender is in back of the offense (offender?!) and the offense is just backing up, and the defender is using the forearm to sort of help maintain position, to brace herself against the offense, then we don't call that. If she has it extended toward the offense, or is pushing, then call it.

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

If the defender is in back of the offense (offender?!) and the offense is just backing up, and the defender is using the forearm to sort of help maintain position, to brace herself against the offense, then we don't call that. If she has it extended toward the offense, or is pushing, then call it.

If the "offender" is backing down the defender with enough force that the defender has to brace to maintain position, then I would consider an offensive foul here. Someone already said that the defender should not have to use their forearm to brace from a offender in the post. I agree withthat as well.

Smoke

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

If the "offender" is backing down the defender with enough force that the defender has to brace to maintain position, then I would consider an offensive foul here. Someone already said that the defender should not have to use their forearm to brace from a offender in the post. I agree withthat as well.

Smoke

Agree...it's probably about the same as using "screening" or "guarding" principles. We allow screeners to get their arms in front of their bodies to protect themselves, and we allow defenders guarding opponents to brace themselves for a charge. Then we call the contact by who initiates it. If the defender is passive, legal and not proactive with their arms, there's nothing to be called on them imo.