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if a ball is going out of bounds and a player is attempting to save it because his team was the last to touch it, can a player of the opposing team impede his path by boxing him out as he would in a rebounding situation, or would it be a blocking foul?
HI Victor,
If the player on the opposing team blocks him out and creates contact that impedes that player from getting the ball, then yes, a pushing foul can be called. It really depends a lot on where the players are located on the court in relation to the ball, and who obtained position first while going for the ball. Always remember this: Referees make most calls based on the concept of Advantage/disadvantage. If one player does something to give them an advantage while putting an opposing player at a disadvantage, then 99% of the time, the official is going to make the call. I hope that helps.
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| Comment | Thanks a lot, bret, your response helped clear up this issue for me and my friends. I've often seen this situation happen in pickup games with both sides arguing over its legality, but your pointing out the concept of advantage/disadvantage makes for an easier time discerning whether a foul should be called. Thanks again | ||
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Bret Temple
Expertise
My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.
Experience
I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.
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NASO (National Association of Sports Officials)
CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)
Education/Credentials
El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation
CIF Certified(California Interscholastic Federation)
WCPBL(West Coast Professional Baskeball League)
The NBA Developmental League training
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Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation,
Calabasas Basketball League,
Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League,
AYBA
California Interscholatic Federation,
ARC League ,
(WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League,
Gary Grant Youth Basketball Program
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