defender putting offense in danger

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by jeremy341a

I agree if he falls back an excessive amount it could change a PC to a no call but should not be a block by rule.

Originally Posted by Raymond

If the defender is falling prior to contact, how does that contact put him at a disadvantage? How is it illegal?

Jeremy, you are right. It may well turn it to a no-call, but there is no reason to make it a block when the defender legally obtained the spot and only faded back a little because they didn't want to get killed.

This is, however, entirely different than a defender throwing themselves back in an attempt to try to convince you there was a charge when there isn't.

Still, there is no justification for a block.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

... a defender throwing themselves back in an attempt to try to convince you there was a charge when there isn't.

Agree. Technical foul.

Never called it myself. I've never seen it called. But it's on my referee tool belt if I need it. I have warned players a few times, but didn't pull the pin on the technical foul.

10-3-6-F: A player shall not: Commit an unsporting foul. This includes, but is not limited to, acts or conduct such as: Faking being fouled …