teaching point

[rainmaker]

Originally posted by Ref in PA
If the defensive player has adequate position (but not to take a charge) then a foul on the arm stopping the shot will result in just two shots, not an intentional. Fouls that play the man instead of the ball risk being called intentional and possibly flagrant - depending on the severity of the foul.

I'll back this analysis. The player that's beat enough that she cant take a charge, can still aim for the ball. If she gets both ball and arm, or even a little ball and mostly arm, it's still just a good solid foul. If she's far enough behind to have no chance at the ball, then she's better to just let it go.

Also, she should try to be on the side of the player the ball is on. This makes it easier to give the appearance of going for the ball. And she might try to just poke the ball away. I've seen this be very effective when the defender is beat. She can just reach under and tap the ball oob. Very little chance for a foul and it stops the shot.