'No-charge zone' approved in basketball

[Brad]

From http:/bit.ly/2009ncaarulechanges

The announcement Monday means secondary defenders must establish position outside the area between the backboard and the front of the rim to draw a charge call.

I expect a lot of confusion from fans, coaches, players, and commentators on the "secondary" part. I fully expect to hear on TV in November that the new rule is that you cannot take a charge if you are under the basket.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Brad

From http:/bit.ly/2009ncaarulechanges



I expect a lot of confusion from fans, coaches, players, and commentators on the "secondary" part. I fully expect to hear on TV in November that the new rule is that you cannot take a charge if you are under the basket.

November, heck I've heard it already!

[Texas Aggie]

So is there an included definition of "secondary?" If a dribbler is out around the 3 point line, closely guarded, then blows by his defender with another defender switching on him around, say, the FT line, if the defender is still playing good defense but gets fouled under the basket, is it a no-call? Also, how much "under the basket" does a defender need to be? Partially? Fully? Just in the area?

If an offensive player can't drive to the hoop without contacting someone under the basket, that defender, is, by definition, playing defense. Its no worse defense than a defender near the division line guarding but not closely guarding a player. Why doesn't the offense get a free shot on this guy?

Totally stupid rule.

[todd66]

Just my opinion, but we would not need this rule, if officials (including myself) did a better job of calling this play a block or a charge. Many times I have seen officials not sure which it was so they just no call a play where contact would warrant a whistle. I beleive this is where coaches frustration comes from.

[Adam]

I disagree, as I think this rule change will likely lead to more no-calls on plays officials would have previously called a charge.

[todd66]

I agree this will lead to more no calls. I am saying that it is the no-calls that have led us to this point. This rule will do nothing to correct this.