2017-18 Video Play of the Week – Issue #6
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The video play is provided for your review and discussion. Any rulings given are based on NFHS rules and mechanics. NCAA rulings and mechanics may be different.
The 6th video of the week for this season talks about block-charge contact near the basket.
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Great Job Paul! Keep up the good work!!!
The emphasis and points to remember for all officials regarding guarding on block charge plays are these two points about initial obtaining position and the guarding position after obtaining initial guarding position from rule 4.
ART. 2 … To obtain an initial Legal guarding position:
a. The guard must have both feet touching the playing court.
b. The front of the guard’s torso must be facing the opponent.
ART. 3 … After the initial legal guarding position is obtained:
a. The guard may have one or both feet on the playing court or be airborne, provided he/she has inbound status.
b. The guard is not required to continue facing the opponent.
c. The guard may move laterally or obliquely to maintain position, provided it is not toward the opponent when contact occurs.
d. The guard may raise hands or jump within his/her own vertical plane.
e. The guard may turn or duck to absorb the shock of imminent contact.