Illegal Screen? (video)

[just another ref]

The footwork was not the illegal part. Yes, her right foot went back. But, from where I'm sitting, her left shoulder went forward.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by just another ref

The footwork was not the illegal part. Yes, her right foot went back. But, from where I'm sitting, her left shoulder went forward.

I am not trying to sound snarky but of course her entire body rotated around her left foot.

On the other hand, I think the better argument for a possible foul on W-54, is that by stepping toward the basket as she pivoted she changed direction and did not give the defender Time and Distance, but I personally think that is a stretch because the contact is simultaneous with W-54 starting her pivot.

MTD, Sr.

[Rich1]

Everything about the screen was legal (insert dramatic pause hear) until she turned and moved to the basket before contact was made (ok, maybe at exactly the same time but too close to call). Essentially it looks as if she gave up her LGP and hit the defender with her shoulder instead of waiting for the defender to come all the way into her with the contact.

I could be convinced this was a 50/50 call and understand 100% why the ref called.the way he did.

On a side note, I am seeing a lot more players bailing early on charges/screens as if there afraid to take the contact. This results in either a baby flop with minimal contact or a foul on that player. Perhaps kids just aren't tough enough any more to stand in there and take one for the team.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by Rich1

Everything about the screen was legal (insert dramatic pause hear) until she turned and moved to the basket before contact was made (ok, maybe at exactly the same time but too close to call). Essentially it looks as if she gave up her LGP and hit the defender with her shoulder instead of waiting for the defender to come all the way into her with the contact.

I could be convinced this was a 50/50 call and understand 100% why the ref called.the way he did.

Sounds good to me.

But I'm still listening for that dramatic pause.