FIBA - Article - 33.12
FIBA - Article - 33.12
Heading: Contact: General principles Sub Heading: Post play
"The principle of verticality (cylinder principle) applies also to post play.
The offensive player in the post position and the defensive player must respect each other’s rights to a vertical position (cylinder).
It is a foul by an offensive or defensive player in the post position to shoulder or hip the opponent out of position or to interfere with the opponent’s freedom of movement using extended arms, shoulders, hips, legs or other parts of the body."
RCA Explanation
RCA Explanation
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