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Old Thu May 09, 2013, 01:28pm
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The official was correct. In fact, the defender may turn, duck, step away from the offensive player (don't need to be set) or even put there arms out a bit to cushion the impact (as long as they don't push with them). What they can't do is be moving towards the opponent at the time of contact.
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