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Originally posted by SamNVa
I'm new to this board, so go easy on me.  I always thought that the intent of the rule about calling a held ball when an airborne player was prevented from releasing a shot was to ptotect the offense from an up and down violation. The held ball call at least gives the ball back to the offense half the time. As such, a blocked shot against a player still on the floor would not automatically be a held ball unless the defense demonstrates some kind of control of the ball.
SamC
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Mr. Carter,
Welcome to the Hoops side! You do such a fine job on the "Diamond", I am pleased to have you here.
The intent, I believe, in all cases is to reward the defense for a good, clean play.
When a defender prevents the release of the ball for a try, or merely a pass, the act is rewarded with a held ball.
No control has to be shown other than the offensive player being unable to get the ball off their own hand. ...A sort of stalemate.
mick