I was playing basketball and someone claimed that you are not allowed to put an arm on a players back when defending in the post and that it is a foul...I have never heard of such a thing and i see it many times in basketball games, but was wondering if it is in fact allowed.
2006-08-31 13:16:27 · 10 answers · asked by ttizzle999 3 in Sports ➔ Basketball
hell yeah, take it from me i am a power forward in my school basketball team and i spend probably 60% to 90% of the game in the low post. things can get preety agrassive in the low post aspeacially for me because i am only 5' 4" and other power forwards are about 5' 8" to 6', so on defence they always try to back me down because i am not as strong and i always use my arms. its ok as long as you don't start albowing them.
so you are right he is wrong
2006-08-31 16:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The NBA has installed a rule and probably the NCAA as well, that there is no "hand checking" which is what your opponent was probably confused about. This is a rule implemented within the last 5-7 years. However, you are allowed to use your forearm ( the area between your elbow and wrist ) which promotes being closer to the player and theoretically easier for them to get around the defender and less likly to use the force of an outstretched arm to restrict them from the basket. This was to increase the offense abilities and elevate scores. Scores are still down from the 70's and 80s though and I think it has a lot to do with the all across the board tremendous athletic ability of all players in the league now. When Michael Jordan came out of the draft he was an incredible athletic talent then shapped his game through will and became the best player ever, but if he came out in this draft he would be just like 70% of the players.
2006-08-31 15:39:34 · answer #2 · answered by FineTunedSpine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is allowed, but you cannot constantly have your arm on their back. You have to take it off every 5 seconds, just for a moment. Most refs don't call it, but you still should do it. Your hand should be on their hip though so you can tell which direction they intend to move. And if you use your foot speed to stay ahead of them they'll get called for a foul.
2006-08-31 13:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by Nate 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in many cases a ref enable you to escape with it while you're no longer starting to be an unfair benefit by forcing or guiding the participant you're guarding. i think of that's extraordinarily much the equivalent of permitting an offensive participant to hook on a spin circulate yet offensive gamers are so gifted recently you're able to permit defenders something to even the taking part in field.
2016-09-30 05:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by boland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its called Boxing-out.
2006-08-31 14:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as it is close to your body and you dont use your arm too aggressively to where it is evident and intentional. most of the time it just happens naturally
2006-08-31 14:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by abbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fore arm yes, but only if he has the ball and its on his upper back. Also you cant be "impeding his prgress. It's getting sooooo touchy now its stupid.
2006-08-31 13:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-08-31 13:34:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
helll yes.......
till your pus sy friend to quit being a bit ch and play like a man.
2006-08-31 15:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mabye i odn't know but mabye you should find out.
2006-08-31 14:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by bwlingaint 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋