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Originally posted by pizanno on 02-16-2000 01:35 PM
Now, if "in your judgement" contact WAS made, however minimal 
(see my first post above), then call the shooting foul.
To me, this is similar to when B1 flops on the ol' block/charge WITHOUT contact. I almost always call that a block, mostly to protect A1 on landing (safety issue), but also to demonstrate that that type of "defense" won't be tolerated.
Agreed that if there's ANY contact with the face of the shooter, call it, but pass on it if no contact. But regarding the "flop" on the block/charge, it would be a hard sell to call a blocking foul if you otherwise had a clear player control foul with actual contact. Probably not a good idea. For me, and most veteran guys I know, it's a no call. Then you deal with the player and/or coach accordingly by telling them he's gonna have to take some contact before you're going to call a foul. In my experience, the players and (usually) coaches generally know when the kid is trying to draw a call. One team I had this year actually practices doing the flop, but I didn't hear much when I didn't call anything twice in the game. Easy to get faked out sometimes, especially when there is very mild contact, but if you can, I'd suggest holding the whistle.