Clean Block or a Foul?

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

I know none of my college supervisors would be happy with me if I called a foul on this play. ... "high school calls"

I think I found the crux. A high school official is probably all I'll ever be.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I think I found the crux. A high school official is probably all I'll ever be.

I would not call this in a HS game. But then again I do think there is a difference between what only HS guys do compared to officials that have experience with other levels and what they will call.

Peace

[tref]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeCubP

Edit for this coach discussion with official after my play:
Coach: "HOW IS THAT A NOT A FOUL?"
Official: "THE DEFENDER DIDN'T DO ANYTHING ILLEGAL, COACH."
Coach: "THE DEFENDER CANNOT ESTABLISH LEGAL GUARDING POSITION THERE! SO DOESN'T THAT MAKE HIM ILLEGAL WHEN CONTACT HAPPENS WITH MY SHOOTER?"

Official: The RA applies to block/charge situations with 2ndary defenders, coach. Not blocked shots...

See post #45 for a clear picture of the intent & purpose of the RA.

Originally Posted by bainsey

Of course, a defender can move laterally, but wouldn't jumping into the shooter from that direction result in a blocking foul? If not, why not?

Because the shooter got his try wiped clean prior to the contact. And when I ask myself did that contact put the shooter at a disadvantage, I keep coming up with no. By the time the contact took place, the other team already had possession.

Originally Posted by bainsey

I think I found the crux. A high school official is probably all I'll ever be.

So as a man thinketh...

[HawkeyeCubP]

but,

Originally Posted by tref

Official: The RA applies to block/charge situations with 2ndary defenders, coach. Not blocked shots...

I don't know of any rule support that backs up that statement. For me, as I'm reading the rules and AR's, it comes down to either the contact was incidental, or the contact was illegal.