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the block is the neutral zone, which is literally the 8"x12" block on the floor. it's the only marking on the entire floor that isn't 2" wide, so it's not hard to find. the point of this block is to separate the bottom 2 players from the other players during a free throw, so as to give them a slight advantage in getting the rebound, since the 2 players closest to the basket are always the opposing team (why the opposing team usually gets the rebound during a free throw). now, what you're talking about is when they say "he's on the block" or something like that; they are essentially talking about anywhere around that block, essentially anywhere close to the basket, but not directly in front of it.
When the offender (person on offense) is driving (dribbling toward the basket) the defender may be called by the referee as a block. That is when you are moving with the offender, and you block them by sticking your foot out. A block is considered a foul, so be careful. I would suggest to avoid getting called for a block by picking a spot on the court and getting there before the offender. If you do that, keep your feet on the ground (if you move its a foul) and stand still. The offender will most likely dribble into you, and the offender will be called for a charge (ramming into you) and the offender will get the foul.
However, a block could also be a blocked shot or pass. that is when the defender hits the ball in the air. This is sometimes called getting stuffed. If the defender makes physical contact when doing this, then it is a foul on them. If they don't make physical contact, then it is not.
if your feet do not move and your arms are straight up it is a legal block
You may not touch a person with your hand, push, or forcefully bump or shove.
Blocking in Basketball is when a defender blocks a shot, meaning that when a shot is put up a person playing defense can hit the ball away from the hoop.
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Do you look at the basketball when you are blocking a shot?
When you are blocking a shot it is critical that you look at the basketball. If you don't then you will not know where the basketball is and you just might hit the person and get a foul. Once you at least smack the ball away then you look where it went and not stare at it but then go after it.
What rule change revolutionized the game of basketball?
The shot clock.
How do you improve your basketball shot?
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When was the shot clock rule introduced to College Basketball?
In 1983 a 30 second shot clock was used in ACC league play. Joe Cowan
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I don't know what your basketball shot is.
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The two point shot has always existed in basketball.
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What is free shot in basketball?
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