Rules Interpretation

[guille]

Hello,

I'm new to this forum and perhaps these questions have been responded before. I apologize is this is the case.

We play ball with the same group periodically and usually defence calls the fouls. We tried to follow the rules but I'm not really sure if we all understand the rules.

Situation A: Player A1 drives to the basket and B1 plants his body about 2-5 feet away from A1. A1 runs over B1. Is this a charging foul or a blocking foul? As far as I can read B1 should give A1 sufficient time to change his direction. How much is sufficient time? 10 feet? 5 feet?

Situation B: Player A1 takes a shot to the basket. B1 plays tight defence on A1 and attempts to block the shot. B1 touches A1's hand after A1 releases the shot. Is this a foul? Many in our group say that the hand is part of the ball and therefore this is not a foul.

I have more questions, but I guess these two are the most common "discussion" plays that I can think of.

Thanks,
Guillermo