You Make The Call

[NoFear2020]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

And nowhere does it say the defender has to be in that position before the shooting motion begins.

Rule 4-23-1 Every player is entitled to a spot on the playing court provided such player gets there first without illegally contacting an opponent.

4-41-3 The try starts when the player begins the motion which habitually precedes the release of the ball.

So when the offensive player starts or gathers the ball s/he is considered to be shooting, the defensive player must be at the spot if not defensive foul.