Post contact (video)

[JugglingReferee]

Two correct calls.

Nothing in play 1, and a defensive blocking foul in play 2.

No foul in play 1 as contact was created by Team A.

Foul in play 2 because at the time of contact, Team B was moving forward.

[Blindolbat]

I agree with everyone, but what looks funny is the message that's sent by the initial mechanics used by the official on play #2. He clearly is not calling a push or a block. His motion indicates he's calling a foul because the defenders arms were not vertical.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Blindolbat

I agree with everyone, but what looks funny is the message that's sent by the initial mechanics used by the official on play #2. He clearly is not calling a push or a block. His motion indicates he's calling a foul because the defenders arms were not vertical.

The defender did move his arms forward. And forward enough to be beyond vertical in my book. However, the illegal contact for me is with the body.

[Adam]

I agree with these calls.

1. No way I have anything here.
2. I noticed his arms coming down into the jumping shooter. I'm comfortable with calling either that contact or the body. Either way, two shots.

[ballgame99]

I like both calls. I DO NOT like the Superman mechanic.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by ballgame99

I like both calls. I DO NOT like the Superman mechanic.

That's an authorized signal.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ballgame99

I do not like the Superman mechanic.

What's the difference between the Superman signal, and the Frankenstein's Monster signal? They're so similar.

Well he's either signalling a push or "arms non-vertical". Both are possible on this play.