Straddling a pivot foot

Amesman · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 18, 2009, 05:35pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by BayStateRef

When the offensive player tries to straighten up on her pivot foot, she makes contact with the defender.

Does not the law of verticality remain here? Foul on D for invading the space that is rightful the offensive player's. (If I'm envisioning this right.) Wouldn't the same principle apply for a player with ball, crouching/cowering and suddenly standing tall?

HawkeyeCubP · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Feb 18, 2009, 05:37pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amesman

Does not the law of verticality remain here? Foul on D for invading the space that is rightful the offensive player's. (If I'm envisioning this right.) Wouldn't the same principle apply for a player with ball, crouching/cowering and suddenly standing tall?

I personally think so, and agree with Snaqs. I've got a defensive foul or nothing.

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