Can a player jump stop from a stationary position?

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Can a player jump stop from a stationary position?

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Wed Sep 07, 2011, 12:59pm

Camron Rust Camron Rust is offline

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I've always ruled it the same as APG describes it.

Plus, it is pretty difficult to not be "moving" if you're standing on one foot.

I'm sure the original intent was to allow a player to come to a stop while in fast motion, but the literal application of the rule allows a bit more.

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