Closely Guarded Count

[Fritz]

Originally Posted by M&M Guy

If you are talking about the initial post, it was the offensive player that had their back to the defense. It was assumed the defender was facing the offensive player. So, yes, a count should be started/going.

Yes, that is the basis for my question......the offensive player has his back to the defender, who is facing the offensive player and within 6', but there is no CG count signaled. Had a game Wed and when this happened, I started my count. Ball passed out before I got to 5, but came right back into the post (outside the lane, post player not making a move, just dribbling and waiting for an opening) and I started the count again. There was a steal and we went to the other end, but the offensive coach was on me about doing a CG count when the offensive player wasn't FACING the defense.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Fritz

the offensive coach was on me about doing a CG count when the offensive player wasn't FACING the defense.

Tell him he's a freaking idiot and it doesn't matter which direction the offensive player is facing here.

Or just ignore him.