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SCMatt33
10-28-2011, 06:39 PM
There are five refs on ESPNU right now, including Teddy Valentine, John Cahill, and Jamie Luckie, who all call ACC games. One of the big things they spent a lot of time on is the new restricted area arc.

Here's some important things they mentioned about the restricted area:


It has a 3 ft. radius and restricts "secondary" defenders from taking a charge
It starts at the backboard, so anyone behind the backboard can still take a charge
If any part of you is on the line, inside the line, or above the line, you are in the area. This makes it difference from out of bounds and 3pt situation where you can lean over.
On an odd man break (i.e. 2 on 1, 3 on 2) everyone is a secondary defender
On a rebound play, including going back up after a rebound, everyone is a primary defender, so the arc is meaningless
In a zone, everyone is usaually a secondary defender. Even though a zone is designed to let someone go by and someone else take over, they are still a secondary defender
Even if there is a secondary defender in the area, an offensive player can get called for a foul if the lead with a knee, elbow or shoulder


This should clear up some misconceptions that will undoubtedly come up. The biggest one is that an offensive foul can't be called in the area. There are a myriad of situations in which it can happen. The only thing it restricts is a secondary or help defender from taking a charge in the area. It should be noted that not all offensive fouls are a charge. If a player is called for leading with an elbow, shoulder or knee, or hooking his opponent, it is an offensive foul regardless of position on the floor. If a primary defender takes the charge, he can be in the circle. A great example would be a big man being backed into the circle and then holding his ground as he gets run over. That can still be on the offense.

I think another interesting one is that the restricted arc is different than any other line on the court. Lane lines, side lines, end line, and three point lines all allow a player to lean over the line and still be outside of it. That is not the case with the arc.

hood7
10-28-2011, 07:10 PM
Thanks man, very helpful.

devildeac
10-28-2011, 08:14 PM
There are five refs on ESPNU right now, including Teddy Valentine, John Cahill, and Jamie Luckie, who all call ACC games. One of the big things they spent a lot of time on is the new restricted area arc.

Here's some important things they mentioned about the restricted area:


It has a 3 ft. radius and restricts "secondary" defenders from taking a charge
It starts at the backboard, so anyone behind the backboard can still take a charge
If any part of you is on the line, inside the line, or above the line, you are in the area. This makes it difference from out of bounds and 3pt situation where you can lean over.
On an odd man break (i.e. 2 on 1, 3 on 2) everyone is a secondary defender
On a rebound play, including going back up after a rebound, everyone is a primary defender, so the arc is meaningless
In a zone, everyone is usaually a secondary defender. Even though a zone is designed to let someone go by and someone else take over, they are still a secondary defender
Even if there is a secondary defender in the area, an offensive player can get called for a foul if the lead with a knee, elbow or shoulder


This should clear up some misconceptions that will undoubtedly come up. The biggest one is that an offensive foul can't be called in the area. There are a myriad of situations in which it can happen. The only thing it restricts is a secondary or help defender from taking a charge in the area. It should be noted that not all offensive fouls are a charge. If a player is called for leading with an elbow, shoulder or knee, or hooking his opponent, it is an offensive foul regardless of position on the floor. If a primary defender takes the charge, he can be in the circle. A great example would be a big man being backed into the circle and then holding his ground as he gets run over. That can still be on the offense.

I think another interesting one is that the restricted arc is different than any other line on the court. Lane lines, side lines, end line, and three point lines all allow a player to lean over the line and still be outside of it. That is not the case with the arc.

Very helpful. Thanks!

Does that mean that Miles and Mason start the season with two fouls each?:p

OZZIE4DUKE
10-28-2011, 09:39 PM
Very helpful. Thanks!

Does that mean that Miles and Mason start the season with two fouls each?:p
More like three!:eek: