03-29-2021, 08:23 PM
OK, here's my take on Foulgate...
Yes, it was a bad decision to take the ball into two defenders. However, basketball games are replete with bad offensive decisions being bailed out by defenders committing fouls. It's part of the game.
Not only was Carrington hit in the arm and face when shooting, one of the UConn defenders was moving into her with her legs. Proper defensive position is holding your ground and putting your arms up without initiating contact with the offensive player. You get the "principle of verticality," but not while moving into the offensive player.
It was a foul on two counts and both were not called - awful.
Yes, it was a bad decision to take the ball into two defenders. However, basketball games are replete with bad offensive decisions being bailed out by defenders committing fouls. It's part of the game.
Not only was Carrington hit in the arm and face when shooting, one of the UConn defenders was moving into her with her legs. Proper defensive position is holding your ground and putting your arms up without initiating contact with the offensive player. You get the "principle of verticality," but not while moving into the offensive player.
It was a foul on two counts and both were not called - awful.