The term used “No Charge Area” would instantly draw fear to the defenders. All these years FIBA Rules on “Block or Charge” basing on the principle on legal or illegal defense are crystal -clear. Even that the calls on “Block or Charge” can be very subjective, which have often invited rebuts from the coaches.

FIBA Official Rules Changes has taken effect from Oct 1, 2010. Some of these changes were approved in 2008, but implemented only now to allow the National Federations ample time to arrange the new court markings.

The above question has rankled all of us all the time. And the answer to the question has never been the same. Does it mean there is no answer to the question? Or does it simply mean that we need to look beyond the normal and routine definitions to get the right answer?