Basketball Question # 3.

[Lighthouse]

Which results in a foul on the defender when guarding an opponent?

A. The defenders arms are raised within his or her vertical plane while the defender is on the floor and contact with the opponent occurs.
B. The defenders arms are raised within his or her vertical plane when the defender jumps in the air and contact with the opponent occurs.
C. The defenders arms are extended horizontally and no contact with the opponent occurs.
D. The defenders arms are extended horizontally and contact occurs that impedes the movement of the opponent is made.

[teamchemistry15]

I will go with D.

[KevinHall]

I would say D also.

[Lighthouse]

The correct answer to question # 3

is, D for all levels.

RULE 4; Definitions.

Section 18. Hands and Arms, Use of.
Art. 1. The arms may be extended vertically above one’s shoulder and need
not be lowered to avoid contact with an opponent when the action of the
opponent causes contact.
a. This legal use of the arms and hands usually occurs when guarding:
1. The thrower-in;
2. The player with the ball who is under defensive pressure; or
3. A player with the ball who is maneuvering to try for goal by
pivoting, jumping or hooking either a pass or try for goal.

Art. 5. It shall be illegal to extend one’s arms fully or partially, other than
vertically, so that the freedom of movement of an opponent is hindered when
contact with the extended arms occurs.