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There's A Difference Between Being Tripped, And Tripping …
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Originally Posted by CJP
With 5 seconds left in 2nd quarter, A1 is shooting a free throw. The ball comes off the rim and a scramble ensues. Players are on the floor. A2 gains possession and gets a shot off before buzzer. When coming back to the floor, A2 lands on B1. B1 did not slide or roll under A2. A2 rather "floated" over B1 while in the air. I had a no call. There was some discussion at half time that it should have been a foul on B1.
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We have discussed this several times here on the Forum.
In a high school game, there is no foul by B1 in this specific situation.
NFHS 4-23-1: Every player is entitled to a spot on the playing court provided such player gets there first without illegally contacting an opponent.
10.6.1 SITUATION E: B1 attempts to steal the ball from stationary A1 who is holding the ball. B1 misses the ball and falls to the floor. In dribbling away, A1 contacts B1's leg, loses control of the ball and falls to the floor. RULING: No infraction or foul has occurred and play continues. Unless B1 made an effort to trip or block A1, he/she is entitled to a position on the court even if it is momentarily lying on the floor after falling down.
There has been heated debate on this issue:
https://forum.officiating.com/basket...tml#post973473
NCAA rules may vary.
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Last edited by BillyMac; Sat Dec 15, 2018 at 12:33pm.
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