Offensive Foul Bananza

by RiceIsNice on Jan 24, 2012 8:23 AM PST

The NBA needs to make changes to the way that the offensive foul is being called. More and more, defense is turning into a game of falling down. Whether it's a flop or just a guy jumping in somebody's way at the last second, defense is less and less about making a play on the ball and more about getting run over. The rash of offense foul calls discourages players from going to the basket, and ruins the flow of the game.

When Drexler and Kersey were running the break, a 2 on 1 fast break would end in a dunk. Now it ends in a pull-up jumper or a turnover. In many ways, the "restricted area" has made things worse b/c it seems that the only consideration now is whether a guy's heels aren't touching the line. The concept of "being set" seems to be out the window. Fouls are routinely called on the offensive player who is literally in the process of jumping toward the basket as the defender slides underneath him. It makes for timid offensive play and a lot more jump shots. The fact that "Charges Taken" is now an official stat at the Rose Garden should say it all.

Perhaps the solution is a new interpretation of what it means to be set, or perhaps bringing the "restricted line" out another two feet would help solve the problem b/c so many of those calls happen just outside the circle when the player is near the hoop. One way or another, the NBA should address this in the off-season. It's getting ridiculous.

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I agree, im not a fan of the offensive foul unless the defender has been sitting there since before the offensive player made his move. I also hate when offensive players jump into players to get fouls, or randomly throw the ball up when it was obvious they were not abot to shoot to get free thows.

by tevisthe4th on Jan 24, 2012 9:30 AM PST reply actions

I agree with your take in the second half of your comment, but what the heck is that OT weirdness you started with??????

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by LaMarvelous on Jan 24, 2012 2:50 PM PST up reply actions

it's code

if you aren’t going to attend the weekly meetings how do you expect to stay on top of this stuff?

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by sammymohawk on Jan 25, 2012 1:36 PM PST up reply actions

I don´t think that going to the basket should be easier.

The NBA is already pretty much about athleticism. The last thing we need is to put a red carpet to the basket for the Lebrons and the like.

by amlmart1 on Jan 24, 2012 10:22 AM PST reply actions

No more

If someone is dribbling full speed and a defender is backpedaling, he can’t just stop when the ball-handler is clearly going to attempt a layup/dunk. You must continue to make a play ON THE BALL, or concede and get out of the way. No more stopping and letting somebody plow into you. That’s not defense, that’s a defender being a wuss. Your team gave up the ball in a situation it shouldn’t have and the stealing team is being rewarded. If you want to stop that, make an effort and play the game, don’t punk out and resort to the basketball equivalent of “telling the teacher.” Blocking foul, every time. Case closed.

Offensive fouls should be whenever a player on offense commits excessive or unnecessary contact with a defensive player. No more pump-faking your defender and then jumping into them. The shooter got into the defender’s way, not the other way around. Offensive foul. Lowering the shoulder and bull-rushing a guy is an obvious offensive foul. Pushing with the off arm on a drive or jab-step move is an obvious offensive foul.

by ZenGarden on Jan 24, 2012 11:03 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

Totally agree on the pump-fake crap. To be rewarded with a foul call, the shooter should be actually trying to make a basket, not simply trying to draw a foul. If the offensive player jumps in the air just to create contact with a defender, that shouldn’t be a foul. The pump fake should be used to get a defender off of his feet so you can go around him, not so you can jump into the guy and get a trip to the foul line. C’mon NBA!
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by RiceIsNice on Jan 24, 2012 7:52 PM PST up reply actions

Offensive fouls, offensive basket interference and hell goaltending need to go.

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by TyboOSU on Jan 24, 2012 2:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions

I too would like to see Euro-style rules on basket interference.

I think it is more entertaining and would be a boon for big man scoring. I do not think they should get rid of goaltending as it would eliminate the outside shot if Garnet could swat the ball out of the air at will.

by Oden Mad, Oden Smash! on Jan 25, 2012 12:51 PM PST up reply actions

Rice Is Nice you nailed it!

I also have another pet peeve, why is it that every time someone does a simple box out trying to get a rebound they get called for a freaking loose ball foul? I mean seriously? All a player has to do is simply get just a little bit aggressive about getting position and they get called for a freaking foul!!! I am calling BS here!!! (No not Bill Simmons, that is a diferent kind of BS)

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by LaMarvelous on Jan 24, 2012 2:58 PM PST reply actions