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Originally Posted by jeremy341a
I don't understand why we ignore major contact just because the ball it reached first. If the defender doesn't take the path that leads them into the offensive player then they never can reach the ball in time. Therefore their path which lead them into the offensive player definitely put the offensive at a disadvantage.
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I guess it depends how you define "major". It's definitely major contact to block a 3 point shot and then run
through the shooter. Is the contact in these videos major? Maybe in my games, but not at that level.
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Originally Posted by jeremy341a
For example play 2. If he doesn't take the path that causes the contact he can't get to the ball and/or challenge the shot. If he does that on a 3 pt shooter it is a clear foul. Does not protecting the shooter as well as giving them a place to lane apply to all players or just jump shooters?
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I believe 2 is a foul, body then ball. That's not a hard and fast rule however, but with the athleticism at this level they can take (and expect) lots of incidental contact on blocked shot plays.