AboutBret Temple Expertise My expertise happens to be in Basketball Officiating. So I can answer any question pertaining to Basketball Rules.
Experience I have been a Basketball Official now for over 15 years, officiating all levels from Youth basketball Leagues all the way up to the High school Level.
Education/Credentials El Sorrino Officials Association Basketball School CIF (California Interscholastic Federation)Certified
Question Bret,
I know what a moving screen is that is typically called a couple of times a game, but is it a violation for the player dribbling the ball to closely fall a teammate in a more or less straight line when advancing the ball.
Thanks,
Paul
Answer HI Paul,
Actually no, it is not a moving screen. Typically in order for a moving screen to be called there MUST be illegal contact made by the player setting the screen. In other words, either they did not establish position before setting the pick or they used some part of their body, namely their arms to impede the defender from getting around them. Sometimes I've seen a player move their hip into the defender. Any of these can be construed as a moving or illegal screen. I
