Rules Analysis
USAU 2020-21 Rules
3. Definitions
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3.E

Guarding: A defender is guarding an offensive player when they are within 10 feet of that offensive player and are reacting to that offensive player.

A defender who turns away from an offensive player and begins focusing on and reacting to the thrower is no longer guarding that offensive player.

3.E
Children
3.E
Associates
USAU 11th Edition Rules
2.G

Guarding: A defender is guarding an offensive player when they are within three meters of that offensive player and are reacting to that offensive player.

A defender who turns away from an offensive player and begins focusing on and reacting to the thrower is no longer guarding that offensive player.