Duke at Notre Dame (Video)

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by AremRed

If the defender is "giving ground", how is that advancement illegal?



Are there any rules prohibiting an offensive player from holding off a defender with his forearm?

4-24-7 . . . It is not legal to use the hand and/or forearm to prevent an opponent from attacking the ball during a dribble . . ."

I'm looking for input as to how one would answer those questions a) in a setting where newer officials are being trained, and b) when an official is confronted by a coach with that inquiry.