[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Scrapper1

Two things.

As far as the coach goes, forget about it. Just let it go. If you have the impression that the guy might stalk you, then you might simply ask the assignor that when you work with him. "Is this guy going to come after me?" Chances are very low that he would do something like that. So I would personally not even give it another thought. He's a jerk and you don't have to work his games anymore. End of story.


This is a terrible explanation to give for a blocking foul. As you know, time and distance are not factors when guarding the ballhandler. Moving into his path is GOOD defense. All he has to do is get to the spot first without moving forward into the ballhandler.

If you want to explain the blocking foul, it's better to say "He moved into him" or "He was never legal". These are short and informative and actually provide a rule-basis for your call.

If you get a coach who knows what he's talking about and you tell him that the defender moved into the ballhandler's path, he's going to say, "Of COURSE he did!! He's playing defense!" And the coach will be -- dare I say it? -- right.

Scrapper:

You had the same thoughts I had (meaning you should seek help or start taking some of Padgett's meds, ), but I agree with you 100%. The block/charge call was the one thing that talked to me out of the entire post.

MTD, Sr.