Verticality/2 Plays (video)

[pfan1981]

Rule 4-45 is where you can find verticality. The defender is entitled to his space from the floor to the ceiling. This is always a good rule to quote with a coach.

Here is my question.......

Let's say there is a fast break. Let's say a defender is set up to take a charge for a long while. The guy is going to steam roll him. Instead of staying on the ground he jumps straight up. He still gets plowed into. Can this be a charge or just a no call?

I agree these officials should have known to no call this contact.