1st time ever

[Pantherdreams]

So does this mean . . . hehehehe . . . that players can become ottoman like obstacles to run plays ressembling something you would see in a three stooges skit.

A1 is being defended by b1. A2 comes across the floor and takes up position on their hands and knees.

A2 attacks and b1 gets submarined by a waiting A2 . . . this isn't a foul???

I know I'm being ridiculous but that just doesn't seem right!

I can't wait to see the next press that gets broken by the ball handler hudrdling down teammates so the on the ball pressure can't stay in front.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Pantherdreams

So does this mean . . . hehehehe . . . that players can become ottoman like obstacles to run plays ressembling something you would see in a three stooges skit.

A1 is being defended by b1. A2 comes across the floor and takes up position on their hands and knees.

A2 attacks and b1 gets submarined by a waiting A2 . . . this isn't a foul???

I know I'm being ridiculous but that just doesn't seem right!

I can't wait to see the next press that gets broken by the ball handler hudrdling down teammates so the on the ball pressure can't stay in front.

And I'd agree with you. There has been commentary that this sort of play is not basketball and is not considered legal. But it doesn't come from the principles of LGP. It is viewed as a deliberate act that is also dangerous and unfair and will be called as a foul. It is completely different than a player making a legitamate play and stumbling, tripping, or falling to the floor after which their is contact.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

And I'd agree with you. There has been commentary that this sort of play is not basketball and is not considered legal. But it doesn't come from the principles of LGP. It is viewed as a deliberate act that is also dangerous and unfair and will be called as a foul. It is completely different than a player making a legitamate play and stumbling, tripping, or falling to the floor after which their is contact.

Here's a play for you....

A1 dribbling up the court. B1 is running beside A1 and tries to strip the ball. In the process B1 stumbles and falls in front of A1. A1 trips over B1. What do you have?

By the way, I believe the OP got the call correct. I don't believe anytime there is contact with a player on the floor that it is a foul on said player. In the OP, we have a lose ball and they ended up on the floor going for the ball. If the player didn't move then there is no foul in my mind. The travel call would be the correct call.