Blocking Foul Questions

[bob jenkins]

I assume you think you are getting some advantage from this tactic, as opposed to just standing there and accepting the contact from the offensive player.

To the extent that is true, then you must be moving forward, outside your "cylinder". That makes it a block.

If you are just "trying" this tactic but don't really execute it and move forward, then it's legal.

[billyu2]

Also check the section on verticality. (4-45-6) It mentions something to the effect "bellying-up" into the opponent (extending beyond defender's vertical plane) is a foul.

[BatteryPowered]

Based on what you wrote, it sounds like you are committing a blocking foul...nobody here can know for sure without seeing the play.

However, if you keep getting fouls called when you take these approaches there is a really good chance the officials working your games consider your actions to be in violation of the rules and, as a result, deem a foul has been committed. Therefore you are left with two options...foul out of games and/or see you playing time limited or learn a better way to play defense.

I do applaud you for wanting to learn more about the rules of the game and their application.