The "Flop" on an Upswing?

[Larks]

A friend of mine and I have both experienced what we both believe are flops this season on plays where the player holding the ball to one side brings it across their body to the other. The defender acts like he's blown up, essentially looking like he is taking one to the chops. When I got the film, the velocity of the ball swing didnt match up with the action of the player allegedly getting hit but you really couldnt tell conclusively. In live action we both swore this was a whiff / flop.

I sure hope this isnt being taught because if you are stacked on this play, you are either going to be duped into a player control or you are going to see the spacing but wont be supported by the film.

[eyezen]

Did you say flops?

[Bad Zebra]

Originally Posted by eyezen

Did you say flops?

Great link. Perfect examples of why I hate that @#$%ing game.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by eyezen

Did you say flops?

What's in your pocket?

[zeedonk]

Originally Posted by eyezen

Did you say flops?

Oh, so THAT's where all the Duke players went- to Europe to play soccer where they love the master thespians! At least Battie was good at it...

God, I hate flopping. Just a personal disgust...

Z

[Skarecrow]

Originally Posted by zeedonk

Oh, so THAT's where all the Duke players went- to Europe to play soccer where they love the master thespians! At least Battie was good at it...

God, I hate flopping. Just a personal disgust...

Z

the flop video is hilarious....I would have to change sports.....absolutely hilarious.....

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by eyezen

Did you say flops?

Hey, my daughter got a college scholarship doing Academy Award winning performances like these. Worked in high school soccer, didn't work as well in college soccer, officials allowed rougher play, but she still got a lot of calls her way.

[Scrapper1]

Originally Posted by Freddy

A. Do a "no call", realizing that the faker put himself at a disadvantage by putting himself on the floor
C. Call a block, and when the faker protests, tell him, "I could have either given you a foul for a block or a technical for faking being fouled, which do you want me to call next time?"

I think these are your two best options. If the defender goes to the floor and the shooter is unaffected, then a no-call is appropriate. If the defender goes to the floor and the shooter's landing is affected, block.

Do you sense an upswing in "the flop"?

I posted about this earlier this season, but I actually saw a college team practice flopping during their pre-game warm-up routine. Unbelievable. block or charge?