Pick and Roll Rule

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I've always had a hard time with that phrase "illegal screen." I doubt there really is such a thing.

A screen is basically defined as guarding "without causing contact." (NFHS 4-40-1) So, the instant the intended screener causes contact, it's not a screen anymore. It's either a foul (usually blocking, in this case) or incidental contact.

I'd like to put this theory to the test. If anyone can give an example of a true screen that's illegal (aside from eye shielding), I'd love to hear it.

Omigod......

Did you even bother to read all of NFHS rule 4-40? If so, you sureasheck didn't understand what you read.

Any screen that doesn't meet the criteria outlined in R4-40 is obviously an illegal screen. There's all kinds of case plays also if you take the time to look them up. There's been several POE's recently explaining illegal screens, including POE 4A from the 2007-08 NFHS rule book which gave an excellent explanation.

I'd love to see you do a little research to back up your statements above. You just might discover how ridiculous they really are.


Lah me......