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text_A: A block is rarely called a "denial."
text_B: In basketball , a block or blocked shot occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player .. basketball. basketball. field goal attempt. field goal ( basketball ). The defender is not allowed to make contact with the offensive player 's hand -LRB- unless the defender is also in contact with the ball -RRB- or a foul is called .. foul. Foul ( basketball ). In order to be legal , the block must occur while the shot is traveling upward or at its apex .. A deflected field goal that is made does not count as a blocked shot and simply counts as a successful field goal attempt for shooter plus the points awarded to the shooting team .. field goal attempt. field goal ( basketball ). Every successful blocked shot is counted as a missed field goal attempt for the shooter .. field goal attempt. field goal ( basketball ). Also , on a shooting foul , a blocked shot can not be awarded or counted , even if the player who deflected the field goal attempt is different from the player who committed the foul .. field goal attempt. field goal ( basketball ). foul. Foul ( basketball ). If the ball is heading downward when the defender hits it , it is ruled as goaltending and counts as a made basket .. goaltending. goaltending. Goaltending is also called if the block is made after the ball bounces on the backboard -LRB- NFHS excepted ; the NCAA also used this rule until the 2009 -- 10 season -RRB- .. NFHS. National Federation of State High School Associations. Nicknames for blocked shots include `` rejections , '' `` stuffs , '' `` bushed '' , `` fudged '' , or notably `` double-fudged '' -LRB- two-handed blocks -RRB- , `` facials , '' `` swats , '' `` denials , '' and `` packs . ''. Blocked shots were first officially recorded in the NBA during the 1973 -- 74 season .. NBA. National Basketball Association. Largely due to their height and position near the basket , centers and power forwards tend to record the most blocks , but shorter players with good jumping ability can also be blockers , an example being Dwyane Wade , the shortest player , at 6 ' 4 '' , to record 100 blocked shots in a single season .. centers. center ( basketball ). power forwards. power forward ( basketball ). Dwyane Wade. Dwyane Wade. A player with the ability to block shots can be a positive asset to a team 's defense , as they can make it difficult for opposing players to shoot near the basket and by keeping the basketball in play , as opposed to swatting it out of bounds , a blocked shot can lead to a fast break , a skill Bill Russell was notable for .. basketball. basketball. Bill Russell. Bill Russell. To be a good shot-blocker , a player needs great court sense and timing , and good height or jumping ability .. One tactic is that a shot-blocker can intimidate opponents to alter their shots , resulting in a miss .
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