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Originally posted by Larks
I have a new appreciation for block / charge as it relates to one of the 4 principles (Ref the D). Last week, I had what was possibly the toughest block / charge call I have ever had.

I was L, closed down table side. I pick up activity nr. the FT line extended. A1 is driving right down the lane line, right at me and being guarded by B1. A1 blows by B1 and leaps towards the goal. I open up and see B2 standing there like he'd been there all week. Bam, torso contact, huge crash. I immediately comeout Charge / Player Control. Huge call. 3:00 to go. A is making a run to get back in the game only down 4. All H E double tooth pic breaks loose.

Here's the rub...A's coach suggested B2 slid in AFTER A was airborne. Being 100% honest, I had no idea how long B2 was there because the distraction of the dribble drive right at me caused my vision to narrow. Here is how close this was: C said great call, charge all the way. T said he slid in, Block. No way T could have double whistled to possibly save my a$$, I was selling charge to whoever was buyin.

So I am telling a mentor about this play today and what did he say that hit me like a slap in the face: You have to ref the Defense.

It's so basic but there it is. Ref the D.

Ever notice that sometimes when you really feel like you have a handle on things, maybe have a little spring in your step and a play like this one will jump up and bite you?

Heck, I could have been right and it was a charge but having the time to reflect, I now dont know. If I get the tape, I guess I'll find out.

And thats why I have come in today Father.....now how many Our Fathers and Hail Mary's do I need to do again?

Actually, can I opt for the writing the 4 principles out 100x on the black board?

Refing the defense will always give you a good clean look at what is happening. I am doing that more and more now and trying to train myself to do it all the time. As far as your call, the Trail Official is "suppose" to carry the play all the way to the basket and should have had a whistle. That is a pre-game discussion, but like I said, ref the defense and you cant go wrong.