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Take this for what its worth...
[snipped from memo 11/30] Items to be brought to your attention I have noticed a large increase in incorrect blocking calls at or near the basket but NOT in the restricted area. Our officials seem to be defaulting to a blocking foul any time there is contact at or near the basket. If it is not a secondary defender "under the basket" the play is to be officiated like a basketball play. [/snipped from memo 11/30] I referee games no where near the level you see on TV but in my games I think the crews I've been on have done a good job of refereeing like we've always done while taking in consideration the new rule. It is definitely something that has been brought up in every pregame so for and we remind ourselves how tiny the restricted area is in reality. I think the above should answer your second question in that no they are not being told to call it differently except when it comes to secondary defenders in the area - however it appears some are and the memo was sent out to address it. The above snippet wouldn't of come out had there been no reason for it so there may be something to your observation. |
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This new this year and might explain what you're seeing in these games. There was a similar rule for NCAAW that appeared a couple of years ago, but it was abandoned quickly.
NCAA rule 10-1 Art. 12. (Men) A secondary defender shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket when playing a player who is in control of the ball (i.e. dribbling or shooting) or who has released the ball for a pass or try for goal. In establishing a position in any outnumbering fast break situation, a player shall not establish initial legal guarding position under the basket. When illegal contact occurs, such contact shall be called a blocking foul, unless the contact is intentional or flagrant. |
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