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[Rich]

This is just my opinion, but I think those who would call this a block expect too much from defenders.

[Tio]

This is a block. The defender overruns the angle then backtracks to try and take the charge and DOES NOT beat the offense to the spot. The offensive player makes a move to avoid the contact. Agree with Camron 100% that the defender doesn't get into the path in time.

If you don't see this when reviewing the top angle (0:23 seconds) we will have to agree to disagree on the outcome.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Tio

This is a block. The defender overruns the angle then backtracks to try and take the charge and DOES NOT beat the offense to the spot. The offensive player makes a move to avoid the contact. Agree with Camron 100% that the defender doesn't get into the path in time.

If you don't see this when reviewing the top angle (0:23 seconds) we will have to agree to disagree on the outcome.

A1 is not an airborne shooter and B1 beats him to the spot, so I have a PC.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Tio

This is a block. The defender overruns the angle then backtracks to try and take the charge and DOES NOT beat the offense to the spot. The offensive player makes a move to avoid the contact. Agree with Camron 100% that the defender doesn't get into the path in time.

If you don't see this when reviewing the top angle (0:23 seconds) we will have to agree to disagree on the outcome.

Then we will disagree. No skin off my nose.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Rich

Then we will disagree. No skin off my nose.

If there is skin off your nose, I can give you some of mine as I happen to agree with you...and will add that I think your comment about expecting too much from the defender is spot on, and is one of the big problems I see with officiating in my area (it's probably not a problem in that one certain area of Illinois, though).

[maven]

Originally Posted by rockyroad

If there is skin off your nose, I can give you some of mine as I happen to agree with you...and will add that I think your comment about expecting too much from the defender is spot on, and is one of the big problems I see with officiating in my area (it's probably not a problem in that one certain area of Illinois, though).

I agree with both points here: that officials who require defenders to be standing still in a spot long before contact are making defense too difficult, and that such a requirement seems to be imposed by many HS officials.

Some folks I have worked with seem to call a block on virtually all contact, and they seem to justify doing so on the ground that they get less flak for it. That's not good officiating, IMO, and makes defense too hard.

Some people are worried about the "pendulum" swinging the other way, with too many PC calls, making offense too hard. I don't see that happening in my area.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by maven

I agree with both points here: that officials who require defenders to be standing still in a spot long before contact are making defense too difficult, and that such a requirement seems to be imposed by many HS officials.

Some folks I have worked with seem to call a block on virtually all contact, and they seem to justify doing so on the ground that they get less flak for it. That's not good officiating, IMO, and makes defense too hard.

Some people are worried about the "pendulum" swinging the other way, with too many PC calls, making offense too hard. I don't see that happening in my area.

Agreed.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by maven

I agree with both points here: that officials who require defenders to be standing still in a spot long before contact are making defense too difficult, and that such a requirement seems to be imposed by many HS officials.

Some folks I have worked with seem to call a block on virtually all contact, and they seem to justify doing so on the ground that they get less flak for it. That's not good officiating, IMO, and makes defense too hard.

Some people are worried about the "pendulum" swinging the other way, with too many PC calls, making offense too hard. I don't see that happening in my area.

+100. Couldn't have said it better.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Tio

This is a block. The defender ... DOES NOT beat the offense to the spot.

With the contact squarely in the chest (I understand that's not the rule), it is hard for me to see it that way.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Welpe

With the contact squarely in the chest (I understand that's not the rule), it is hard for me to see it that way.

Taking contact in the chest is not relevant if the defender never got 2 feet down while facing the opponent....and that is the point I'm making. I'm not sure he did.

And, while I've been arguing the point of view supporting a block, I'd probably have a charge in the game....close enough to legal for me that I'd not be able to tell otherwise in real time.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Rich

This is just my opinion, but I think those who would call this a block expect too much from defenders.

Precisely.

[Tio]

Originally Posted by Rich

This is just my opinion, but I think those who would call this a block expect too much from defenders.

Only that they beat the offense to the spot to get a charge.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Tio

Only that they beat the offense to the spot to get a charge.

Is that required by rule?

[Tio]

Basketball at its fundamental roots is all about the offense beating the defense to more advantageous position to score. It is the spirit for which every rule was written.

Look, it is a close play. The real learning on this is the court positioning and communication between the C & L.

This thread can be closed as far as I'm concerned.

[rockyroad]

Originally Posted by Tio

Basketball at its fundamental roots is all about the offense beating the defense to more advantageous position to score Without doing certain things. It is the spirit for which every rule was written.

Fixed it for you...