By that logic a defender could just jump in front of the offensive player because he'd be there first. It's called a blocking foul. He's swiping for the ball which is why his foot is there, but he's not in a set defensive position.
By that logic a defender could just jump in front of the offensive player because he'd be there first. It's called a blocking foul. He's swiping for the ball which is why his foot is there, but he's not in a set defensive position.