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Originally Posted by Stripes33
This situation happened last night during a varsity boys game.
Late 4th quarter on a fast break, guard swings the ball to the wing for an open 3 point shot. The defender runs to try and challenge the shot and pokes the shooter in the stomach.
I immediately blow my whistle as the ball falls short of the rim - shooting 3 free throws. The offending teams coach asks me what his player did and I explain that his player committed a foul by illegally contacting the shooter with the poke. He argues that the contact is not foul and should be ignored.
Keep in mind I hadn't seen this at any other point or shot attempt in the game other than this critical point.
Thoughts on this call?
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Easy and great call. No room for that playground/rec league garbage contact. It is a dirty play IMO. As a shooter, it is very irritating/affecting too.