Is it legal to push back the opponent while posting

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MiamiWadeCounty

What do you mean by the opponent giving ground?

It basically means that the player is not contesting the player's movement. In other words they are allowing the player to go where they want. Now if they try to hold that position or fight the movement, that is a different story. That is one reason it is hard to decide who is doing what sometimes because both players are moving to keep their position. When one gets and advantage it should be a foul.

Peace

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It basically means that the player is not contesting the player's movement. In other words they are allowing the player to go where they want. Now if they try to hold that position or fight the movement, that is a different story. That is one reason it is hard to decide who is doing what sometimes because both players are moving to keep their position. When one gets and advantage it should be a foul.

Peace

+1

Also, contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary for the defender to fall down for the foul to be on the offensive player.

[tref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

+1

Also, contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary for the defender to fall down for the foul to be on the offensive player.

+1

It's important to get the first foul in the post as well. Many times the first foul is the defenders knee in the offensive players rear, which can lead to displacing "get even" tactics.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by tref

+1

It's important to get the first foul in the post as well. Many times the first foul is the defenders knee in the offensive players rear, which can lead to displacing "get even" tactics.

Which is why it's important for the new Lead to get into position and ref his primary instead of staring back up court to watch the ball.

[26 Year Gap]

People posting here push back all the time.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

People posting here push back all the time.

And occasionally, Bob has to call a foul.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

And occasionally, Bob has to call a foul.

Or, in my case a while back, I didn't listen to Bob and answered a spammer on the forum, and got a one day suspension.......

Tough, but fair official, that Bob (and his entire crew).

[MiamiWadeCounty]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It basically means that the player is not contesting the player's movement. In other words they are allowing the player to go where they want. Now if they try to hold that position or fight the movement, that is a different story. That is one reason it is hard to decide who is doing what sometimes because both players are moving to keep their position. When one gets and advantage it should be a foul.

Peace

So, if the opponent gives ground, you cannot displace him, correct?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MiamiWadeCounty

So, if the opponent gives ground, you cannot displace him, correct?

How are you displacing anyone if that person is moving in the same direction you are?

Peace

[MiamiWadeCounty]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

How are you displacing anyone if that person is moving in the same direction you are?

Peace

LOL So giving ground means something like to back away? I didn't know that was what it meant. Sorry to ask that question.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MiamiWadeCounty

LOL So giving ground means something like to back away? I didn't know that was what it meant. Sorry to ask that question.

What is the definition of displacement?

Displace: "To move or shift from the usual place or position."

So in order to have a foul for displacement of some kind, you have to move a person with contact to another position or place. Giving ground basically means you are moving with the person and allowing them to go where they want to. I am not mad you asked the question, just trying to explain to you what this means.

Peace