Guarding the Post

[bob jenkins]

All the above is true, but if the defender is using the arm within the defender's vertical space then it's (more likely to be) legal.

[Chippy4463]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

All the above is true, but if the defender is using the arm within the defender's vertical space then it's (more likely to be) legal.

Its hard to explain really just imagine shaq backing down kobe and kobes places himself with all is strength to stop shaw from moving

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by Chippy4463

Its hard to explain really just imagine shaq backing down kobe and kobes places himself with all is strength to stop shaw from moving

It is not necessary for Kobe to use any strength. If he establishes himself between Shaq and the basket and Shaq backs over him, the foul is on Shaq.