I was watching a University final game of the regular season with first place on the line when this happened. My buddy was doing the game and wanted some input on this situation. A1 has just picked up her dribble and a 5 count has started. After about three seconds, B1 reaches in to get the ball and gets her finger caught between the tape job of A1's index finger and thumb. As a result the ball goes loose. A1 and B1 can't get untangled and are both standing around helpless. Nothing happens for about 2-3 seconds, as I guess the players were shocked about what happened. Finally, B2 runs and picks up the ball, on her way to an apparent breakaway, when one of the officials blows the play dead. Is there a rule that covers this? Is it a foul on B2 for "reaching in" or a technical foul on A1 for a bad tape job? Should the officials let this go and play on or do we have the classic do over (which is what they did by the way). Your inputs would be appreciated
JamieSlick
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