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Originally posted by canuckrefguy
Think about it: B1 stands UNDERNEATH the basket. A1 goes in to dunk, clear path all the way...
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How can A1 have a clear path if B1 is in his path?
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he dunks...and the only reason B1 gets hit is because A1 HAS to land SOMEWHERE.
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The only reason B1 gets hit is because A1 chose to jump even though B1 was in his path.
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To me, that's lousy and/or stupid defense. A1 SHOULD NOT be penalized for this. If defender is standing IN FRONT of the hoop, absolutely call the PC, but not if he's UNDER the basket. That's a terrible foul, IMHO.
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As Mark D. said, it is the essence of good defense to place yourself in the path that the opponent wants to take. B1 is attempting to force A1 to stop and take a somewhat more difficult short jumper. Increasing the difficulty of your opponent's shot, to me, is great defense.