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Originally Posted by deecee
Because a blocked shot and using a ball to push an opponent are 2 completely different actions which have 2 different intentions.
1. The intent is to prevent a ball from entering the basket
2. The intent is to create space as to gain an advantage
Intent doesn't dictate the foul, but a foul is caused because of a specific intent.
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Displacement is displacement. If A1 displaces B1 with the ball, intent should not dictate whether or not you call a foul. If A1 accidentally displaces B1 with the ball why would it be any less of a foul?