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Originally Posted by bucky
Not arguing, just adding something, based on my experience as well as college assigner/clinician's input.
Many times, when that first foul (armbar-ish) is not called, the subsequent play/action is difficult to officiate. IOW, by not calling it, something difficult to officiate results. By calling it, especially early in a game if possible, it sets a tone for players, specifically guards. It also is usually easy to match up on both ends because it is a frequent defensive tactic. Most college players are not able to play through it and it impacts their drive/play.
From an overall game perspective, calling it helps out the entire game. It is rarely called in the NBA because players either stop or play through it. In both cases, the subsequent action is not difficult to officiate.
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OK, but all I am saying is the arm is just there. It is not extended or trying to direct him or even affects the path of the dribbler. I would need a little more to call a foul on that situation based on what I saw in the video. It did not IMO influence anything that happens with the block-charge. The dribbler had his mind made up that is where he was going and that is where he went.
But this is why they call it judgment. Just saying if I called that then we would have many more fouls in most games. Not that is always a bad thing, but not appropriate for the game in most situation IMO.
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