Case 10.7.7 Situation B:

A1 is dribbling in a line down the center of the floor. B1 is running more than two steps behind A1 and in a line between the side of the lane and the sideline. A1 veers to the side to try and cut off B1 and create contact. If B1 remains behind and collides with A1, how should the official determine the fouling player?
RULING: Screening principles apply to the dribbler who attempts to cut off an opponent who is approaching in a different path from the rear. In this case, the dribbler must allow such opponent a maximum of two steps or an opportunity to stop or avoid contact. When both the dribbler and the opponent are moving in exactly the same path and same direction, the player is responsible for contact which results if the player in front slows down or stops.