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Originally posted by TimTaylor
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Originally posted by sfriede
Sat night Boys Varsity Game. Freethrow lane. The first lane spaces are filled with the defense and the second lane spaces are filled with the offense. In this situation before the shot is even taken the offense in the second lane space is leaning on the defense in the first lane space. Is this a violation? When the ball hits the rim, the defense doesn't have a chance they are already pinned. They do not have a chance to step in the lane to essentially make a good block out. Seems like the offense has created an advantage on this sort of speak pre-shot lean. What's your call?
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If it starts before the ball is placed at the disposal of the shooter, lead should catch it and tell them to knock it off.
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Lots of people are going to tell you something like this. It is wrong. 9-1-8 is the applicable rule. It only places a restriction upon where the player's feet are. Reaching into another player's space with his hands or arms is allowed as long as that player doesn't push or hold the opponent ONCE THE BALL BECOMES LIVE. The contact is NOT a foul while the ball is DEAD unless it is intentional or flagrant. The same is true for leaning in with the body. It may be annoying, but the rules don't prevent being annoying, just unsporting, and it is highly doubtful that this action qualifies as unsporting behavior.
It is a pet peeve of mine when officials tell players not to do something that is legal. Please don't be in that group.
Your only decision should be whether the contact is strong play or a foul.