Anonymous
Years ago
Can I please have an umpire or coach please tell me the correct rule interpretation on a charge foul. It will clear up my lack of knowledge, as a kids coach.
afroman jnr
Years ago
if the defender has clear poisition infront of the offence, his feet are planted to the floor and the contact is made in the middle of the defences body
afroman jnr
Years ago
not neccisarily on the floor i mainly sed that to state that they have position, but ur right they can be in the air..aslong as they havnt jumped forward
A Ref
Years ago
As long as the defence is facing the offence, not moving forward, and is standing in an upright position then the defence has a legal guarding position.
If the defence moves any part of their body to the side without moving the feet or forwards into the offence then it is a block.
A charge should be called if the contact is in the centre of the body, ie between the nipples.
A charge can be called while the defence is in the air as long as they had a legal guarding position and have not moved forward.
It MAY be left as a no call if the offence gained no advantage and the defence was not disadvantaged.
Same goes for screens.
Matt Ryan
Years ago
"A charge should be called if the contact is in the centre of the body, ie between the nipples."
NOTE TO ALL MALE REFS: Don't go looking on the female players to make sure it him them there!
What if the defender is moving backwards, ie. running
1ref
Years ago
Every player is entitled to a position on the court. A charge is where an offensive player tries to take up or go through a space which belongs to the defence.
A defensive player gains a legal guarding position by Facing their player with their Feet initially on the floor and in the position First.
Once a defensive player has gained a legal guarding position they may move in any direction except towards the player they are defending.
If the defence is doing everything correctly and there is contact - it cannot be judged as a defensive foul.
Then you look at whether contact was on the torso of the defender.
If contact is on the defender's hip or shoulder and they were moving, its likely that the dribbler was almost past when contact occurs - therefore a block should be called.
Also note that you can be called for a charge or block under the basket or in the middle of the court. If a player is put to a disadvantage, a foul should be called.
div5 women in bodysuits
Years ago
better not be the nipple line during masters' womens games.
woah!!!!
gravity takes it toll
masters games.... hit them between the knees and its between the nipples
Big Kahuna
Years ago
Matt I'm sure you went looking at the nipple line most of those blond north girls??? haha
FM
Years ago
You might want to also add that once you have established a legal guarding position you can turn your body and therefore the contact does not always have to be through the chest.
Barb Snoggen
Years ago
div5 women in bodysuits - love ur work hahaha!
Interesting call in Div 1 men last week. Offensive player contacted the defender on the way to the basket, knocking the defender to the ground - no call. The shot was put up and became a rebounding situation. The player on the ground was then called for a foul for placing himself in a dangerous situation. Lucky big men can't read or this could become really popular.
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