Originally Posted by johnny d (Post 850484)

gotta disagree with you snaqs, the ra is a good rule. i see way less crashes near the hoop in the college games i officiate as compared to the hs games i work because the defensive players know they either have to get over and help sooner, thus putting themselves in a position to actually defend the basket, or get out of the way. imo, there is no way a defensive player should be rewarded for obtaining/maintaining lg position in the restricted area. they need to get their *** out further and play some actual defense.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 850489)

I think there's nothing wrong with a defender cutting off a shooter's path. They do it all over the floor, but since officials were too apt to no-call close plays, they took the judgment away.

You know what works to reduce crashes in my games? Blowing the whistle. Get a PC, and the offense adjusts. Get a block, and the defense adjusts.

Originally Posted by JRutledge (Post 850496)

There is still judgment involved, they just took away the arbitrary line to not make a call. Now you have to call something instead of swallowing the whistle if you want credibility.

Peace

Originally Posted by Snaqwells (Post 850498)

The only judgment left is whether he's on the line. (I know, that's slightly over simplified.)