Roy Hibbert is done. NBA Point of Emphasis Memo Index : Verticality

[navy]

http://www.nba.com/media/Verticality...ar_31_2014.pdf

National Basketball Association
TO: NBA OWNERS / GENERAL MANAGERS / HEAD COACHES /
OFFICIALS

FROM: MIKE BANTOM

DATE: MARCH 31, 2014

RE: PLAYERS TURNING SIDEWAYS ON VERTICALITY PLAYS
__________________________________________________ ____________________

We want to make sure you are aware of the following topic we will be alerting referees
to today.

We have noticed that defenders have been turning sideways when jumping to defend
an oncoming offensive player on drives to the basket. This is illegal and referees are
being instructed to call this a blocking foul. While we commonly discuss verticality in the
context of secondary defenders inside the restricted area (see restricted area and
verticality reminder further below), this change will apply to defenders turning sideways
while in the air whether inside or outside the restricted area on drives.

Here are several examples of players turning sideways that will be deemed blocking
fouls going forward.

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http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirec...as_Verticality
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http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirec...Verticality_ME
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Here is a player making a slight turn when absorbing impact. This is considered vertical
and legal.

http://dmmx2.nba.com/videourlredirec...erticality_MEM
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The Restricted Area and Verticality:

On a block-charge type play, a secondary defensive player cannot be in a legal
guarding position, even if stationary, inside the "Restricted Area" if the offensive player
receives the ball outside the lower defensive box -- unless he jumps vertically in an
attempt to defend the shot. Therefore, even if positioned inside the Restricted Area, a
secondary defender does not commit a blocking foul if contact is made while he is
jumping vertically in an attempt to defend. The defender must, however, establish legal
guarding position prior to the start of the offensive player's upward motion.

To be considered vertical, a defender must:

1. Be in the air to defend the shot when contact occurs. If the player is on the
ground inside the restricted area, with his arms “vertical” when contact occurs, he
will be assessed a blocking foul.

2. Maintain a vertical trajectory by jumping straight up. If the player jumps toward or
to the side of an oncoming player, he will be assessed a blocking foul. A player
may, however, angle his jump backwards slightly in such a way as to absorb the
impact of the oncoming player, and of course, he may land behind where he
leapt from because of the force of the contact.

3. Maintain vertical alignment, with his body (arms, hands, torso, legs
and feet) in a nearly straight line that is perpendicular to the floor. If
a player leans his arms forward or “jack-knifes” his legs toward the
oncoming offensive player, he will be assessed a blocking foul.

4. A player may not turn sideways (as discussed above). If he does,
he will be assessed a blocking foul.

[DuMa]

[HomieWeMajor]

3-peat

[russwest0]

Here lies Roy Hibbert

2012-2014

Roy Hibbert: You suck dick bitch.

[Akrazotile]

Honestly, guys turn sideways strictly to protect themselves from taking a knee in the nuts when they're trying to make a defensive play.


It's amazing how many fans cry about Hibbert/verticality, then act like they miss the macho, hard-foul days when the refs let guys play and didn't call a foul on every drive.


Make up your ****in mind. This league DOES call way too many fouls, and I'm GLAD Hibbert has become a tough paint defender using verticality, and I don't give a **** if he turns sideways.


Fouls should not be called unless a guy gets hacked. A ****ing little bump from incidental contact? It's an immediate whistle these days and that is PATHETIC.

[russwest0]

Honestly, guys turn sideways strictly to protect themselves from taking a knee in the nuts when they're trying to make a defensive play.


It's amazing how many fans cry about Hibbert/verticality, then act like they miss the macho, hard-foul days when the refs let guys play and didn't call a foul on every drive.


Make up your ****in mind. This league DOES call way too many fouls, and I'm GLAD Hibbert has become a tough paint defender using verticality, and I don't give a **** if he turns sideways.


Fouls should not be called unless a guy gets hacked. A ****ing little bump from incidental contact? It's an immediate whistle these days and that is PATHETIC.

This memo was obviously sent out in direct response to the Pacers beating the Heat a week ago. Do you REALLY want to see INDIANA in the FINALS? The team that got just 8 national TV games this year? I don't even think INDIANA fans want that dude, their ticket prices are among the cheapest in the league despite being widely considered as a "contender" and having one of their best seasons ever as a franchise.

Trust me dude, you'll be thanking the league for this in June when we don't have to watch the boring ass small market Pacers in the Finals.

[Akrazotile]

This memo was obviously sent out in direct response to the Pacers beating the Heat a week ago. Do you REALLY want to see INDIANA in the FINALS? The team that got just 8 national TV games this year? I don't even think INDIANA fans want that dude, their ticket prices are among the cheapest in the league despite being widely considered as a "contender" and having one of their best seasons ever as a franchise.

Trust me dude, you'll be thanking the league for this in June when we don't have to watch the boring ass small market Pacers in the Finals.

[BlackVVaves]

This memo was obviously sent out in direct response to the Pacers beating the Heat a week ago. Do you REALLY want to see INDIANA in the FINALS? The team that got just 8 national TV games this year? I don't even think INDIANA fans want that dude, their ticket prices are among the cheapest in the league despite being widely considered as a "contender" and having one of their best seasons ever as a franchise.

Trust me dude, you'll be thanking the league for this in June when we don't have to watch the boring ass small market Pacers in the Finals.

If I were you, I'd want the Pacers in the Finals if you believe the Thunder will make it.

The Thunder have not displayed anything that concedes they are capable of beating Miami 4 games out of 7. Them being a jump shooting team plays right into the strength of the Miami Heat, as evidenced by the last few seasons.

[Solefade]

If I were you, I'd want the Pacers in the Finals if you believe the Thunder will make it.

The Thunder have not displayed anything that concedes they are capable of beating Miami 4 games out of 7. Them being a jump shooting team plays right into the strength of the Miami Heat, as evidenced by the last few seasons.

I'm sure Miami would LOVE to face OKC in the finals. They're afraid of the Spurs though

[buddha]

what pisses me off about Roy Hibbert is how was allowed to do this with and make contact with a shooter and not be called for a foul.



that ain't vertical.

[TheGreatDeraj]

what pisses me off about Roy Hibbert is how was allowed to do this with and make contact with a shooter and not be called for a foul.



that ain't vertical.

The problem with these type of photos is that they prove nothing because they are after contact. If he is vertical and because of contact his arms go forward slightly I don't think that's a foul when the jump is vertical.

I thought this thread was an april fools joke at first

If this is true you know Lebron went crying to the commissioner, props he got it done though. Indiana losing HCA and now their defensive anchor will be watched very closely by the refs in the playoffs...that's not good

[rlsmooth775]

Thats how Battier celebrates

[Marlo_Stanfield]

maybe now hibbert will get called like everyone else in the league.
doubt it tho.
hibbert is allowed to push players out of their driving lanes too

[buddha]

The problem with these type of photos is that they prove nothing because they are after contact. If he is vertical and because of contact his arms go forward slightly I don't think that's a foul when the jump is vertical.

I thought this thread was an april fools joke at first

if you watched Roy Hibbert you would know he jumps like that with his arms at a 45 degree angle almost every time.

[Prometheus]

if you watched Roy Hibbert you would know he jumps like that with his arms at a 45 degree angle almost every time.

Honestly it's ****ing ridiculous.