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When a block is a foul
I've called fouls on blocks, because I see contact. Am I wrong, it seems that just because there was a block all bets are off.
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Are we talking blocked shots or block/charge situations?
Blocked shots: 80/20 is a good point of reference. Some ppl say 80% ball & 20% body is a play on. Did the defender get body 1st then the ball or vice-versa? Its definately a play to have a patient whistle on! |
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If you see significant contact before the block, call it.
If the ball is blocked already when significant contact happens, think about what you have... you have a loose ball, no one has possession... and you have two guys up in the air making contact with one another - neither has right-of-way, so to speak... so unless contact was malicious after the block, you have nothing. |
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.
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Can it still be a foul? Sure, if the contact knocks an airborne shooter to the floor, it's very possible. |
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