Blocking, RA play, secondary defender positioned inside the Restricted Area Blocking, RA play, secondary defender positioned inside the Restricted Area Charging, Secondary defender establishes legal position out of the Restricted Area
“This is an example of a defensive foul for blocking, as the secondary defender is positioned inside the Restricted Area. The offensive player with the ball, Russell Westbrook, drives to the basket, and the secondary defender, Semi Ojeleye, has both feet in the Restricted Area when the contact occurs. This is a defensive foul. To be considered legal and to draw an offensive foul, a secondary defensive player must have both feet established completely outside the Restricted Area line, and he must establish his position before the offensive player starts his upward shooting motion. Please note that the Restricted Area is the area within the arched line on the court below the rim. It applies to secondary defenders and was established to ensure offensive players have room to drive to the basket without allowing defensive players an unfair advantage in drawing an offensive foul.”