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[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

I wouldn't say this, because there IS such a thing as "over the back." No, its not defined in the rules, but, like a "reach", it is (or at least can be) a descriptive term. To me, the best thing to say is what you said; "clean rebound, no contact."

It is a bad descriptive term and should not be used. It is not illegal to be on someone's back any more than it is to be on their side or their front. A reach is not ever illegal because you could never have a steal without someone "reaching" at some point. If you want to use that terminology that is your right to do so, but these terms do not describe the rules. I do not talk to players or coaches that use those terms because there is nothing inherently illegal about these "descriptions."

Peace