I'd have to agree with you on this. by: Joe Waters - webmaster
Thanks for the post...and the great topic.
I often wonder the same thing about the charging rule in basketball. As I was watching some college basketball and NBA games this weekend, I noticed several times that a charge could've been called on the offensive player. Instead, a block was called on the defensive player.
To the referees' credit, it is often a split-second decision for them. The offensive player in driving toward the basket at full-speed and then the defender moves quickly in front of them to establish position in an attempt to draw the charge.
If anyone is a basketball referee, can you give everyone a quick lesson on the charging foul. I think it would benefit the visitors of this greatly. Thanks!
