established legal guard position but too close to an opponent without the ball?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by hoopguy

From the original question....

It also depends upon how he catches the ball and when possesion occurs. If the offensive player leaps to make the catch then that will factor into the time and distance equation upon the landing. The leap without the ball will mean that his landing will be treated as though he is without the ball but once he lands with possesion then time and distance are not a factor. So the offensive player could still commit a PC foul on a leaping catch but the defensive player needs to have been there ealier than if the player caught the ball without leaping. I believe it could be looked upon like an airborne shooter but I do not think there is a rules reference that backs me up on this.

Many officials call a travel when there is a leap, landing, collision. Sometimes correctly, somtimes a cop out.

I'm not sure what you're saying, but I think it's wrong. At best, it's confusing.

1. A1 throws a pass, leading A2 heading down the court.
2. B1 sees where the pass is going and establishes legal position facing A2.
3. A2 leaps, immediately after B1 gains position.
4. Airborne A2 catches the ball and crashes into B1.

Time and distance do not matter, period. All that matters is whether B1 was in position before A2 left the floor.