Dribbler cuts in front of defender

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally posted by JRutledge
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But I do not agree that a active dribbler should be called for a blocking foul because he cut off a defender. I do not think that is a good common sense play to call. I have not read a casebook play (which to me is the most important thing) that backs up your interpretation.
[/B][/QUOTE]NFHS casebook play 10.6.2SitB-COMMENT- "Screening principles apply to the dribbler who attempts to cut off an opponent who is approaching in a different path from the rear.In this case,the dribbler must allow such opponent a maximum of two steps or an opportunity to stop or avoid contact." Seems pretty straightforward to me.

Just looked up the NCAA reference for the same play:
http://www.ncaa.org/library/rules/20...basketball.pdf

Look at bottom of Page 129 of NCAA Illustrated Book. "Diagram No. 1 illustrates the players moving in parallel paths and in the same direction.Both players had their legal paths established.Diagram No. 2 shows No.4 dribbling into the path of No.5 without giving No. 5 sufficient time and distance to stop or change direction." The call is "Player Control Foul by No. 4". Again,pretty straightforward.

[Edited by Jurassic Referee on Mar 29th, 2003 at 09:24 PM]