This does not trump a player's responsibility to make reasonable efforts to avoid contact and to not commit a blocking foul. If you commit a blocking foul, the fact that you jumped to the spot instead of running does not negate the foul.
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Player Overrule Rule
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19.G.3
Coaches are responsible for enforcing integrity and how to treat Observers.
