Rule 4-40 - Screen [and forum searches?]

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by jkjenning

I disagree. The rule defines an illegal screen from behind as something which depends on giving ample opportunity to avoid contact - by definition, such a screen may be illegal with or without contact.
4-40-4: When screening a station opponent from behind, the screener must allow the opponent one normal step backward without contact. ...in other words, the screen is illegal if it does not allow one normal step backward - without a case play demonstrating that contact is required, I say the screen is illegal simply based on how it is set up.

The rule is saying that if a player sets such a screen and IF there is contact, the screener is responsible for any illegal contact. NO contact, NO foul.

MTD, Sr.