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Originally Posted by JRutledge
Well considering that the shooter landed under his own power, did not change his follow through on the shot, not sure what there is to protect. Blocked shots are almost always going to have some level of contact. I think the official in this case (like many do) anticipated the contact and did not likely see the entire play.
Peace
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Where does it say a player has to be knocked on their backside to be fouled?
Protecting the shooter is about letting the shooter land cleanly and safely. Knocking them sideways is usually not doing that, even if they happen to be agile enough to come out on their feet.
But, as I said, we don't call these if the defender gets the ball first or even gets mostly ball....short of extreme contact.