Player with the ball turns his back and sets a screen

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by mutantducky

can a player set a screen with his back? or does he have to be facing the person? I assume you have to be facing or to the side.

I'mm 99.5% certain that the rules book contains a phrase similar to, "The screener may be facing any direction."

[IREFU2]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I'mm 99.5% certain that the rules book contains a phrase similar to, "The screener may be facing any direction."

I will add the .5% for your post.....you are correct.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I'm 99.5% certain that the rules book contains a phrase similar to, "The screener may be facing any direction."

Originally Posted by IREFU2

I will add the .5% for your post. You are correct.

Rule 4 SECTION 40 SCREEN
ART. 2 .To establish a legal screening position:
a. The screener may face any direction.