Re: The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest V5 #192

[DJessen33@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-05-27 16:20:33 EDT, you write:

<< Regarding the question of putting a hand in the face of an opponent...
 
 This tactic is illegal when the player being guarded does NOT have the
 ball (it risks injury since the player wouldn't be able to see a pass
 coming.) However, if the player has the ball, it is legal. (Annoying and
 probably unsportsmanlike in the true sense, but legal.)
 
 - tom >>

 My jr high coach taught us this was face-guarding(hand near the eyes when
player has the ball) and was illegal. Until someone can prove otherwise, I
will continue to believe him....

DJessen33