Block (basketball)

As a shot block is called in basketball change the trajectory of the ball at the basket attempt by a defending player. It is important that the ball is not yet in the traps, that is, its highest point in the ascending phase has not been reached or exceeded. If this happens nevertheless, it is a rule violation, a so-called goaltending. In this case, the throw attempt is considered valid and the corresponding number of points credited to the attacking team. The decision on a possible violation of this meeting or the referee.

The block shot requires precision and timing accuracy, as in the case of physical contact with the opponent during the block experiment of arbitrators must decide on an alleged infringement of the regulations.