Fri Sep 14, 2007, 06:58am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M&M Guy
Actually, the theory was that a player guarding a drive down the lane for a layup, who was directly under the basket, was only at that spot to draw a charge; they would not be in a position to block the shot or play any other type of defense. However, on a drive along the baseline, the offensive player could shoot or pass, and therefore the defender standing in the exact same spot has more defensive options for being in that spot.
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Thank you for providing this explanation. I oftened wondered why it was acceptable to stand under the basket if the drive was from the baseline. Good stuff....!
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