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Bret,
I was told during a game that after a player establishes position for a rebound (in-contact with the player he is boxing out) he is not allowed to move backwards. I understand if he is holding that would be illegal but I have always taught that you could back a player out. Thanks for the help.
Hi Rollie,
YOu can back a player out, just like you can back up a player while your on offense in the low post, as long as the defender, or the player your boxing out is allowing you to move him. If both you and the other player are stationary, and then you suddenly use your body to jolt him out of the way, you might be called for a foul. It would be the same call as a "push". I hope that helps.
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| Comment | Thanks Bret, I appreciate the quick response. I will continue to coach my team to box out as you described. | ||
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Bret Temple
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My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.
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I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.
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El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation
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Calabasas Basketball League,
Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League,
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ARC League ,
(WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League,
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