RA vs leading with an extended leg (Video)

[Nevadaref]

One for the video guys: dunk by Notre Dame player against Georgia Tech at 10:05 of the second half.

Called a block by the Lead due to the defender being in the restricted area. Thought I read some exception on block/charge when a player leads with an extended arm or leg. Anyone have this citation?

[Raymond]

Not on my laptop so I can't cite the rule for you, but yes there are an exception for extended knees and elbows.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Nevadaref

One for the video guys: dunk by Notre Dame player against Georgia Tech at 10:05 of the second half.

Called a block by the Lead due to the defender being in the restricted area. Thought I read some exception on block/charge when a player leads with an extended arm or leg. Anyone have this citation?

4-17-7. also, player in the RA can still try to block a shot. he just cant try to take a charge in the RA.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by BigCat

4-17-7. also, player in the RA can still try to block a shot. he just cant try to take a charge in the RA.

Knew that I read that, but couldn't discern where. Thanks for the cite.

A secondary defender cannot establish initial legal guarding position in the Restricted Area for the purposes of drawing a player control foul/charge on a player who is in control of the ball (i.e., dribbling or shooting) or who has released the ball for a pass or try for goal. When illegal contact occurs within this Restricted Area, such contact shall be called a blocking foul, unless the contact is flagrant. (Exception: When the offensive player leads with a foot or unnatural extended knee or wards off with the arm.)
This restriction shall not prohibit a defender, located within the restricted area, from attempting to block a shot.

[jeschmit]

[Camron Rust]

I don't see anything unnatural about that knee....it was in the same location as any one going up for a layup/dunk.

[MechanicGuy]

I think the rules committee is going to have to address the legality of flying before next season though. It seems like an unfair advantage.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

I don't see anything unnatural about that knee....it was in the same location as any one going up for a layup/dunk.

Exactly. The movement was not unnatural.