Is it legal to push back the opponent while posting

[MiamiWadeCounty]

I ask this question because I see many offensive post players "backing in" or pushing back the opponent, and no foul is called. I thought this was illegal. Is their something I missing?

[Scrapper1]

It's not legal to displace an opponent. If the opponent gives ground, well. . .

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

It's not legal to displace an opponent. If the opponent gives ground, well. . .

YEP, it's a fine line sometimes.

[MiamiWadeCounty]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

If the opponent gives ground, well. . .

What do you mean by the opponent giving ground?

[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.

[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