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Post Fouls During Shooting Motion: Timing and Communication
This complex sequence highlights the critical need for consistent eye discipline and early intervention in the post. The play begins with an unobserved "initial bump" that should have been whistled to prevent escalating physicality; it serves as a reminder for the Lead to pick up matchups as they transition from the Center’s primary. The situation intensifies when a post foul occurs exactly as a perimeter player begins their upward shooting motion. According to the rules, the foul must be penalized, but because the shooter had already started their motion, the successful three-point basket must count. The clip concludes with a positive example of crew communication, showing the Center official moving in to provide the necessary information to ensure the bucket and the foul were handled correctly.
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Play BreakDown
This play can be complex. Take your time on this one. The ball is above the 3pt line with no competitive matchups as the clip is stopped with 1026 on the game clock. With 1023 on the game clock there’s an initial bump in the post by the defender which, by rule is a foul. No eyes are on this at the moment. Lead should be picking this up as it comes from the Centers primary. The longer we wait, the more intense the physicality will become. At 1022 on the game clock there’s tie up on the post with the offensive guard setting up to shoot a 3pt shot. Defender in the post fouls with the 3pt shooter already starting his upward shooting motion. By rule, we call the foul and we score the 3pt shot. Good job by the Center official coming in to communicate and bring information.
Talk Aways:
- Eye Discipline
- Rules Knowledge
- Communication
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