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Originally Posted by NewYorker
One question I have. The defensive player is clearly not set before the offensive player has initiated his shot. The offensive player has to be given a chance to change directions to avoid the contact. He is not. You can clearly see that the defensive player is moving into position as the offensive player is beginning his jump into the air.
It should not matter if he is in the restricted area or not, it should be a blocking foul, no?
PROP approves basketball court-surface rule - NCAA.org |
The rule says a defender has to have a legal position before the offensive player is airborne...not before he initiated his shot. Also, a defender is not required to give time or distance to a player in control of the ball.
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Sun Mar 24, 2013, 02:18pm
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