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Originally posted by williebfree
I recently did a game where the athletic defender leaped and clearly (cleanly) blocked the shot out of bounds. However, in the process of the block he inadvertently kicked the shooter in the chest. (Yes, the defender was up that high). As the strongside trail I had a great look at it and made the call.
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It was a good thing that the player was able to jump that high. If he did not have quite the hops, he might have kicked the shooter below the belt. Then you would not have had a foul, but a violation for "kicked ball".