Block or Charge?

mick · #11 (**permalink**) Thu Jan 30, 2003, 10:31am

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Originally posted by BktBallRef

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Originally posted by mick
I have always considered the last step-1/2, before the release for a try, as part of the habitual motion, whether there's a layup, or a post move. That has been my line.

I have a very easy block call on this play.

But does the rule say that B1 must have legal guarding position before A1 begins her habitual motion or before she becomes airborne?

Tony,
No. it sure doesn't. Nor have I been able to find a case of "no time or distance required" that relates to anything other than a dribbler.
Even with my line, I call a lot of PCs (maybe 1-1/2 per game) and I'm comfortable in doing it.
I think the line drawn in the rules between legal guarding postion and illegal blocking with respect to dribblers is easily followed, but since the line, with respect to shooting, is faint, I guess I've drawn my own.
So many times, I've seen "on the floor", "no shot" fouls being made during the habitual foot movements and have wondered, "Why?"
mick