Can somebody fill me in on how the rule changes affect charging calls? I know the new handcheck/arm bar rules and understand their purpose, but what new rules affect a ball handler running into a defender set in the post, outside the semi-circle, with hands straight up? Isn't this still an offensive foul? I could have sworn Setty was set perfectly to take one of these ala Tommy Freeman against Valpo but was called for the block. I didn't have the best angle so maybe his heel touched the semi-circle? Or what else am I missing?
Please explain. Thanks.
The big change is that your feet must be set before the upwards shooting motion of the offensive player. This was added because players who were athletic and quick enough could get their feet set after the player had leapt off the ground, and it would be called a charge even though the offensive player had absolutely zero control over that charge.
I saw the foul on the stream and I simply thought it was just a poorly judged call. We have to keep in mind that the refs are still adjusting to these rules just like the players. There will be some bad calls (as always), but they should be less common once conference play rolls around.