First 2 Block/Charge Philosophy

[btaylor64]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I do think this is one of the most talked about calls in basketball that is also one of the easiest to make. Did the defender have LGP? If so, ship it the other way. If not, it's a block. It's not that hard. It is possible to overthink the game.

I personally think you are actually making it too easy.

In your easy interpretation a defender is allowed to first establish LGP and then "submarine" an alighted player? Also what if defender established LGP and then trys to take a charge by setting up his base wider than shoulder width and in the attempt of the offensive player to slip by him he makes contact with his extended leg and trips?

now in reverse order, what if the defender has not established LGP and on a drive to the basket the off. player alights and wipes the defender away with his off arm or leads with a leg or a knee to the sternum or groin?