OVER THE BACK is one of those "myths" about officiating. A 6'10" player is going to go "over the back" of a 6'4" player to get a rebound. The thing that officials have to call is the "displacement" of a legally established rebounder by player of the opposite team. Even if there is contact between the two players, it may not be a foul if the person in front was not put at a disadvantage. Total myth that just because a player can jump higher or is more aggressive going for a rebound, a foul should be called on them. I have seen situations where the player in front just stood flat footed waiting for the ball to come into their waiting arms and another player went after the rebound and snatched it from them. You gonna explain THAT one to a coach? I'd rather not!
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