Blocked shot, defender blocks opponent’s field goal attempt before ball is released Blocked Shot, defender blocks opponent's field goal attempt
A blocked shot is credited when a player deflects the course of a field goal attempt by an opponent and the shot is not made. A shot can be considered blocked even if the ball was not in flight before being blocked. On this play, the on ball defender in red ties up the shooter to cause a jump ball, and is credited with a block.