New Rule in Flopping!

[dviss1]

To me, there are 2 types of flopping:
1) A guy gets bumped and he falls to the ground in an exaggerated manner
2) A guy starts to fall before getting hit.

The 2nd type will be relatively easy to either catch when it happens or review after the game.

The 1st type is hard to call without putting force sensors on the players. If I don't have my heels
planted firmly on the ground, then even a light touch from the torso of Shaq would send me flying.
If the league tried to fine me for the 2nd type, unless it was very obvious, I would appeal with the player's union.
I've seen announcers accusing players of flopping when it would be impossible to prove.

Actually (hate being the actually guy) but #1 is quite easy to see as well. If you have an "Open Look" (a view between players) and you ref the defense 1st, while making sure you answer 2 questions affirmatively:

1. Is the defender in a legal guarding position

2. Did the offensive player go TO & THROUGH the defender

It is very easy to determine if the defender flops.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I still think a punch in the nuts is a better way of handling it.

 

[KingSpeed]

Pretty much.. But if your Chris Paul and make over 16+ Mil per season, you can flop as much as you want.

But there's a potential suspension after the 6th one.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Flopping should be a procedural call with a whistle-stoppage. If it's defensive flopping, it's treated like an illegal defense (1 technical FT); if it's offensive flopping, it's treated like travelling (change of possession).

 

[dviss1]

But there's a potential suspension after the 6th one.

Chris flops 6+ times per game. Again this is stupid. No fines should happen. You are penalizing players for what the refs are allowing them to do.
If refs do their job correctly, players won't flop.

 

[dviss1]

I still think a punch in the nuts is a better way of handling it.

Agreed. In bizarro world, but agreed.

 

[dviss1]

Flopping should be a procedural call with a whistle-stoppage. If it's defensive flopping, it's treated like an illegal defense (1 technical FT); if it's offensive flopping, it's treated like travelling (change of possession).

We want less whistles not more. People came to see a game not a ref blow his whistle. Leave his flopping ass on the ground and watch him get scored on
and his coach take him out. Players have to adjust to how a ref officiates.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

We want less whistles not more. People came to see a game not a ref blow his whistle. Leave his flopping ass on the ground and watch him get scored on
and his coach take him out. Players have to adjust to how a ref officiates.

Monetary penalties aren't going to do; a flop causing a loss? That might.

 

[dviss1]

Monetary penalties aren't going to do; a flop causing a loss? That might.

Maybe you missed it, but I don't advocate either. Whether it be monetary or causing a loss. You shouldn't be suspended for flopping. That's just another way for teams to save money instead of paying players. Ignore the flop and let the player deal with the consequences.

Ask yourself this: Why is flopping is NOT a problem at the college level? Because the officiating is hands DOWN better than the NBA.

 

[BBert]

Lebron James, King of Flop:
This shit should be an unsportsmanlike technical on the spot.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Watch this explanation of the new rules. It's AWESOME. "Mild flailing action"

 

[dviss1]

Watch this explanation of the new rules. It's AWESOME. "Mild flailing action"

I have no respect for Chris Paul's soft BITCH ASS anymore.

Pound him EVERY time he comes in the lane and tell him "flop now!"

 

[dviss1]

Watch this explanation of the new rules. It's AWESOME. "Mild flailing action"

Look at the Gallianari (sp?) flop. See what the ref did? He did an excellent job of not calling anything. Denver is out of defensive rotation because of it.

But his soft ass decides to stay on the floor and PRETEND that he's hurt. NOW THAT is something that deserves a fine.

 

[dviss1]

Look at the Gallianari (sp?) flop. See what the ref did? He did an excellent job of not calling anything. Denver is out of defensive rotation because of it.

But his soft ass decides to stay on the floor and PRETEND that he's hurt. NOW THAT is something that deserves a fine.

But then look at the Randy Foy Flop that will not be penalized. The ref makes NO CALL just like he's supposed to.