Player(s) leaving the court

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Yes, it makes sense. And "after all" is two words.

I did not know that. I learned something. Thank you.

Originally Posted by mbyron

So here's a question for you: on the screen you're calling a 9-3-3 violation, but in a guarding situation you're calling a block. But the guard stepped out before contacting the dribbler, and thus violated 9-3-3 too. Why wouldn't you call a 9-3-3 violation for both?

Because the screener is generally positioned OOB for a longer period of time prior to contact occurring than a guard is.

IMO the time lag is an important factor.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

Because the screener is generally positioned OOB for a longer period of time prior to contact occurring than a guard is.

IMO the time lag is an important factor.

Surprised again, as that principle is not in any of the relevant rules.