When a block is a foul

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

A lot of times, newer officials call a foul when the defender contacts the shooter's arm after the shot has been blocked. (I know I did.) The shot's over at this point, so a lot of times the contact should be ruled incidental.

Is it always?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Is it always?

Yep, even if the shooter is still airborne, the situation discussed involves contact happening when the try itself is over due to the block.

Can it still be a foul? Sure, if the contact knocks an airborne shooter to the floor, it's very possible.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yep, even if the shooter is still airborne, the situation discussed involves contact happening when the try itself is over due to the block.

Can it still be a foul? Sure, if the contact knocks an airborne shooter to the floor, it's very possible.

Does the player have to hit the floor to qualify or would displacement resulting in something less than falling to the floor also be a foul in that situation?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Does the player have to hit the floor to qualify or would displacement resulting in something less than falling to the floor also be a foul in that situation?

Obviously he doesn't have to hit the floor, significant displacement could also qualify. But I have yet to see a shooter get hit hard enough do get displaced and not fall to the floor.