2012-13 NFHS Basketball Rules Interpretations ...

[bob jenkins]

SITUATION 7: Team A controls the ball in its backcourt and moves toward its frontcourt. A1 brings the ball into the frontcourt and immediately passes the ball to A2, who is posted low outside the lane, who then passes to A3 cutting across the lane. B1 is moving with A3 as he/she comes across the lane but has not established a legal guarding position. B1 uses his/her body to push A3 as a try is made. RULING: Foul on B1. (4-23-2)

While I agree with this ruling, I wonder why it was included. Is there anyone who would not know that "B1 uses his/her body to push A3 as a try is made" is a foul? Is the rest of the detail needed (some deatil is useful to "set the scene", but this much seems excessive)