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Originally posted by mbcrowder
Show us the rule where it says "faceguarding is a penalty". There isn't one. It describes "non-contact DPI", which wouldn't (based on my reading of the rule) include the action as you've described it. It reads to me like it requires some intent to block the vision or distract.
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I agree. I think a defensive player can "face guard" without it being considered DPI (which is why I pointed out that the phrase "face guarding" is not found in the Rule or Case Books). I also agree that to have a non-contact DPI foul, B must intentionally block A's vision (by arm waving, etc.).