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Originally posted by crew
on fast break situation (1 0n 2) (a1 vs b1,b2) a1 drives the ball to the basket, beats b1 and goes for the lay in. at the same time b2 jumps from secondary coverage and blocks the ball and it sails near the center court. after the blocked shot and before the 2 come to the ground b2 makes body contact with a1 and a1 subsequently goes to the floor.
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Eli,I can see the points you are trying to make,but...!Unless I am reading the above wrong,you have an airborne shooter who is actually knocked to the floor.It sounds like it's not a case of contact on the arm,body,etc., or something that maybe doesn't basically affect the shot.That's judgement whether you call it,or pass.Where do you draw the line when the defender maybe makes a reasonable block,but the shooter then get's knocked down or put into the basketball support?The shooter is awful vulnerable when he is up there,and when he left his feet he had a clear path to the basket.Sometimes it doesn't take that much contact to put him flat on his back.That can be one of the most dangerous plays in basketball.Your thoughts?
[Edited by Jurassic Referee on Dec 18th, 2001 at 05:14 AM]