Tue Mar 30, 2004, 06:29pm
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Quote:
Originally posted by rainmaker
Quote:
Originally posted by Billy
"Also, if an opponent slides into position, he is moving to that position before the player is physically committed to jump."
Not often true. Defenders may be waiting, and just as the
the shooter commits they slide into his path. Again, I think the point here is that the shooter starts his jump to an open space, but before the second foot leaves the ground the defender slides.
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Billy -- First of all, it can happen so fast, I'm not sure most refs can make that kind of distinction between one feet or both feet off the ground.. What I look for is the sideways motion of the defender, and then a more-or-less on the feet of the shooter.
Second, why is this thread called Pete's Post?
Third, I don't think gate receipts are a big issue for refs.
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Well, I guess it's a rules question. I'm not saying refs are calling it wrong, I'm saying the rule isn't balanced and it favors the D. I think the rule should be the same in regard to offense and defense.
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