Question

[jdmara]

Situation:

Defender has obtained legal guarding position one foot from the sideline. Offensive player contacts defensive player, knocking him down, but is able to get his head and shoulders around the defender near the sideline. Is this a block or a charge?

Ruling:

Despite the fact that the offensive player squeezed around the defender and was able to get his head and shoulders around him, when there is less than three feet of space between a defender and the sideline the offensive player is responsible for the contact. This is a CHARGE. (RULE 4 SECTION 7 ART 2C)

(Situation that has been discussed locally)

-Josh