Thread: Taking a charge
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Old Wed Feb 22, 2006, 02:08pm
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Originally posted by Junker
I'm playing a little devil's advocate here, I do not use an imaginary rim when I call a game. A charge can be taken at any place on the court. I do feel, however, that a player under the rim, while they can alter a shot, is primarily there trying to draw a foul. I personally would like the ring. To me, not having it is letting defenses take a small advantage of a rule. I know that's part of the game, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
I dunno, Junker.
A hunert years ago, if I was going to the hole and a defender was under the hoop, I wouldn't have given it a thought.
mick
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