Thoughts on this dunk...etc.

[MiamiWadeCounty]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It looks to me like most of the contact was with his arms and the dunker's legs trying to shield him and because he was off balance the little contact makes him fall.

In a situation like this one, can a defender raise his arms vertically and stiffen them up to prevent a dunk?

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by MiamiWadeCounty

In a situation like this one, can a defender raise his arms vertically and stiffen them up to prevent a dunk?

Yes, MWC. That's verticality. If he obtains legal guarding position before the shooter leaves the floor the defender has floor-to-ceiling rights. He can also duck, turn or shield himself with his arms.

[Rob1968]

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

Yes, MWC. That's verticality. If he obtains legal guarding position before the shooter leaves the floor the defender has floor-to-ceiling rights. He can also duck, torn or shield himself with his arms.

And, if contact is on those straight-up arms, it's not going to be a charge.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by MiamiWadeCounty

In a situation like this one, can a defender raise his arms vertically and stiffen them up to prevent a dunk?

It looked like to me he stuck his arms out in front and that was what made initial contact. That being said I will always give the defender some room or expect they will try to protect themselves or shield the contact.

Peace