Under cutting?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

I would call the OP a foul under both rule sets, it's pretty clear that a defender laying on the floor is not in LGP.

We're not talking about defender falling into the path. If the defender falls down, then remains in that position and the offensive player comes along at some point after and trips, this is not a foul.

A defender who steps in the lane with his back to the dribbler and is run over 5 seconds later also did not have LGP. What do you call on that one?

[just another ref]

Originally Posted by AremRed

Let's not pretend the rule sets are so different. The only difference is that the NCAA has a case play and the NFHS does not. I would call the OP a foul under both rule sets, it's pretty clear that a defender laying on the floor is not in LGP.

This is a valid argument. But I don't see lack of LGP as the key.

[BillyMac]

There's a difference between being tripped, and tripping.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

While the rules are the same, the HS interpretation is really the only one actually supported by rule since neither set of rules, except in this one case, require LGP at all times when there is contact.

Exactly. In the absence of a clarifying, official interpretation, the rule is king.