NuGGeTs-FaN
10-20-2005, 02:43 PM
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/basketball/heat/sfl-heat12oct12,0,5117887.story?coll=sfla-sports-heat
Among the topics was closer scrutiny on players who embellish the appearance of contact when attempting to draw charging fouls.
Previously, three things could happen on such a play: the offensive player could be called for a charging foul, the defensive player could be called for a blocking foul, or the referee could allow play to continue.
This season, the latter option more often will be called as a defensive foul if the referee believes the defender "flopped," that is, fell without legitimate contact.
sorry manu
Among the topics was closer scrutiny on players who embellish the appearance of contact when attempting to draw charging fouls.
Previously, three things could happen on such a play: the offensive player could be called for a charging foul, the defensive player could be called for a blocking foul, or the referee could allow play to continue.
This season, the latter option more often will be called as a defensive foul if the referee believes the defender "flopped," that is, fell without legitimate contact.
sorry manu