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Re: Contact

Staff — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:22:50 -0000

On the first video, the defender clearly went "through" the body of the offensive player. On the second video, Al Jefferson didn't go "through" the body of Splitter as much. Many refs focus on the ball, and not as much on the body, and since Jefferson got his hand on the ball without hitting the wrist of Splitter, the ref must have been looking at that. But in our opinion, Jefferson made enough body contact on Splitter to warrant a foul being called. Splitter's body just didn't move backwards as much after contact was made. But refs have to make a split-second decision when they aren't capable of seeing what's happening at the top where the ball is being blocked, and the body. What's unfair is if Splitter had been able to dunk the ball with the contact from Jefferson, Jefferson might have been called for the foul. But refs don't like to call fouls as much on plays that continue on since they don't want to break the momentum of the game. But if the play is stopped because of a basket, they will call the foul because it doesn't hurt anything. It's very subjective and there are really no standards. Some refs will call it, and some refs won't. We have been advocating better and consistent training of the refs since these types of calls (or no-calls) are all over the map. But no one at a high level seems to care.

Re: Contact

S9427116 — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:56:56 -0000

excuse me. i am a chinese. my english is not good, but i have a problem about a fault in a game in may 3, 2012.

the video:http://www.youtube.com/watc... lebron had a fault.

and this one
http://player.longtailvideo...

the no.9 ai jefferson had't have a fault. can somebody tell me why? thanks a lot.

because there are some people continue to say lebron shoud't have a fault.
but i dont think so. so i need somebody to tell what should the answer be.

Re: Update of Top Flops from the playoffs

A4€ffort — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:17:36 -0000

If Nowitzki was trying to flop he needs to take acting lessons. It looked like he was going for the ball more than anything else.

Re: Contact

Guest — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:13:17 -0000

Baby Bronbron has to be the new "king" of flopping, taking away D-Fishs proud crown. The episode in the Bulls series when D-Rose swipes at the ball and Baby Bronbron pretends his eye was poked out deserves not only an Academy award, but also about a $25K fine.
Even more egregious was last night in the 1st quarter of Game 4 of the finals. LeBaby drives along the sideline and without any contact suddenly snaps his head back, followed by his entire upper body as if he's just been hit by a freight train. Of course the refs give him the phatom call and even T up the mavs coach for complaining. Three FTs for the cHeat for an unspostman like behavior. Ridiculous and should be hammered by the Angel of Stern.LeBaby is 6'8" and 260 lbs, it would take an act of God to move him like that. In fact if played in the NFL and there was no "reward" for that behavior, he would be damn near immovable.

So with all of the talk comparing Bronbron to MJ should end right now. MJ would have never faked contact to draw a cheap foul. Unsportsman like and cheapens any advantage he gains. It actually draws in the question of how great he can be if has to resoprt to this to "win" his title.

Re: The Top 15 floppers in the NBA

Jonnycix — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:14:33 -0000

#1 ginobili #2 fisher

Re: Flopping can be hazardous to your health

Noumpong — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:10:44 -0000

Definate flop, definate walking violation by Gasol after he secures the ball.

Re: Flopping can be hazardous to your health

chipc3 — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:19:58 -0000

I was at that game where Ginobili flopped and hurt himself. You left off that Coach Poppovic was so upset by the correct no call that he was ejected from the game. Also, I think you overplay the part about Memphis being beatable. If I am not mistaken the Grizzlies won 6 of 10 games against the Spurs this season.

Re: Three flops from same player in one game this past Thursday. No surprise since he’s ranked in Top 15 players’ poll

Tracy — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:16:30 -0000

You have a screw loose. First you botch your post on RefCalls saying that site was a pro-Mavs site, not even recognizing alot of their videos are FOR the Blazers, then you don't get that this site is making fun of floppers like Barea by featuring his flops, and you think it's a site for Barea and the Mavs. Use your brain idiot, because currently you are using it "horribly."

Re: Ginobili’s attempt to draw a foul (flop?) gets him hurt again

John — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:00:44 -0000

To each his own. I still see it as him sealing off Grant Hill :\
If anything, this is more indicative of somebody injuring himself while flopping

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Kobe was so concerned with flailing his arms and getting the call, that he lost focus on his landing and sprained his ankle

Re: Spurs’ Matt Bonner flops twice within one quarter of play

Staff — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:19:21 -0000

Stay tuned. We got one of those and will be posting soon. Just too many flops and bad calls (for our other site http://Refcalls.com) to go through!

Re: Spurs’ Matt Bonner flops twice within one quarter of play

JohnDoecl — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:07:29 -0000

funny how theres no CHRIS PAUL flops on here....hes been flopping the most and been gettin away with it!

Re: Contact

Staff — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:11:07 -0000

Thanks for the compliment. We'll also create a category of players who kick out their legs so it will be easy to click on one link and see them all on one page.

Re: Contact

Staff — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:09:47 -0000

Yeah, Fisher is one of the worst. That's why we chose to put him in the header image of our Web site. Thanks for the compliment, BTW.

Re: Contact

Andy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:33:56 -0000

This is a much needed site. I really believe flopping is starting to ruin the game. Derek Fisher is by far the worst when it comes to flopping. He flops when he shoots, flops going through screens, flops when setting screens, flops for charges, and I've even seen him flop on a breakaway and not even attempt to make the shot. I have lost a lot of respect for him over the years. And this somewhat newer trend of mainly superstars sweeping their arms through the defenders, creating the contact, and then going up to shoot has got to stop.

Re: Ginobili’s attempt to draw a foul (flop?) gets him hurt again

Staff — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:15:32 -0000

We thought the same but you'll also see that Ginobili is leaning into Hill like he was falling down when he didn't have to do that unless he wanted to draw contact, and his arm was just a natural extension of wanting to draw contact.

If he was trying to seal him off while being fully upright, that would have been one thing, but leaning into Hill while basically falling down (part of the flop process) was the problem. It's not like he stumbled (authentically) that made him need to lean into Hill.

Re: Ginobili’s attempt to draw a foul (flop?) gets him hurt again

John — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:30:54 -0000

We all know Ginobili flops, but I think you got this wrong. Ginobili was trying to seal out Grant Hill as he used to screen so he could easily roll to the basket with the open lane. He's simply trying to make sure Hill wasn't between him and the basket, and he hurt his elbow in the process

Re: Contact

Tooms1121 — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:10:17 -0000

I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!! Flopping is ruining the game, thank you for calling attention to the worst offenders. The most entertaining part of the Lakers/ Hornets series is watching offending floppers Fisher and Chris Paul try to flop each other out and get a taste of their own medicine. You should start a page of guys who kick out there legs while taking a jump shot a la Chauncey Billups.