Legal Guarding Position

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by CoachP

B1 is still in the path of the dribbler and still has LGP.

Rule 4-23-3(a) isn't relevant or doesn't apply?

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Rule 4-23-3(a) isn't relevant or doesn't apply?

I fail to see anything (yet) in 4-23 that dismisses he has LGP within a maximum of 6 feet.

I also do not see the word "actively guarding" (yet).

The only place I see a 5 count terminated is during an interuppted dribble. (other than the 6 ft max)

Originally Posted by Mick

Ah, but if the kid fell down on Count-1, with his head within 5' of the ball handler and his feet 10'-10" away from the dribbler, I am guessing Counts-2 thru 5 could become, at least a bit, tedious.

Only if B1 stays down for 4 more seconds!


The cool thing is, as was stated before, either B1 will be back on his feet, or A1 will be past him before this question would ever need to come into play.

...and it also keeps my nose in the book.

[OHBBREF]

when B1 gets up are you required to finish with the Standing 8 count?

[deecee]

Originally Posted by CoachP

I fail to see anything (yet) in 4-23 that dismisses he has LGP within a maximum of 6 feet.

I also do not see the word "actively guarding" (yet).

The only place I see a 5 count terminated is during an interuppted dribble. (other than the 6 ft max)


Only if B1 stays down for 4 more seconds!


The cool thing is, as was stated before, either B1 will be back on his feet, or A1 will be past him before this question would ever need to come into play.

...and it also keeps my nose in the book.

go ahead and continue your count -- it doesnt matter -- Im sure old skool will be along to agree with you which is pretty much the kiss of death

[CoachP]

Originally Posted by deecee

go ahead and continue your count -- it doesnt matter -- Im sure old skool will be along to agree with you which is pretty much the kiss of death

Well, based on what's in the rule book, tell me why should the count be terminated?

I gave my case, convince me of yours. Official to coach.

[mick]

Originally Posted by CoachP

It doesn't make sense, but by all "definitions" (or lack of definition), I would lean toward the count continuing.

B1 established LGP.
B1 is still in the path of the dribbler and still has LGP.

Ah, but if the kid fell down on Count-1, with his head within 5' of the ball handler and his feet 10'-10" away from the dribbler, I am guessing Counts-2 thru 5 could become, at least a bit, tedious.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by mick

Ah, but if the kid fell down on Count-1, with his head within 5' of the ball handler and his feet 10'-10" away from the dribbler, I am guessing Counts-2 thru 5 could become, at least a bit, tedious.