NBA Charge Foul rules

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

No, we don't want to see this change because it wouldn't make the game better. The fact that we disagree with you doesn't mean what you think it does.There's risk in this play on both sides, quite frankly. Odds are about even on which player will get hurt.

Why not try and make it better for both players. That is my position.

The fact is, the offensive player needs to consider that the guy who's close to being in position could easily get into position before he takes off. Oddly enough, 99% of the time they adjust and there's no contact. Amazing.

It is amazing how you come up with 99%. Using your numbers, if we could prevent just one accident, one collision, one injury to either player, wouldn't the rule change still be worth it?

What you're proposing (adding time and distance to the block-charge decision) is a drastic overhaul. Requiring LGP two steps before take-off will virtually illiminate PC calls, and most games will be come layup drills.

Okay, this is my response to this statement that I lost. If you're going to debate me on this subject, at least get my position right. I am NOT advocating 2 steps, I am for only ONE step. Get it right! Two steps is unnecessary.

Oh, and the other great point. In the video and the way the LGP rule is determined. There is no way the official, in real time, can make this call adequately. At best, it is a guess. At what point the defender got his foot set (LGP) and the shooter foot leaving the court on the shot attempt is impossible to determine, at game speed. So this rule is already flawed before any changes. Most everyone that viewed this video the first time said the call could go either way. Why not kill two, maybe even 3 birds with one stone or one rule change. Give me a step and it has to be on a play or drive at the basket. Everyone calling this play a block would mean consistency across the ranks. A bonus when you consider the safety factor.