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Originally posted by bob jenkins
B1 is entitled to his vertical space -- even as he jumps straight up.
that said, I didn't see anything in your post that indicates a foul.
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Bob's totally right, but I feel a need to be female this morning and chatter on a bit.
First of all, if there's no body or arm contact, there's no foul, regardless of which direction B1 jumps. If all he gets is ball and perhpas a very small amount of hand, ya got nothin'.
Secondly, there can be some contact in the air without a foul if A1 leaves the floor relatively close to B1, they both go more or less straight up, but the effect on the ball is only from B1 getting a good firm tip.
Third, once B1 has stopped forward motion in front of A1, and is "firming up" to get ready for impact or to jump up to the ball, don't look away from the defense. If A1 comes into the play, it's easy to see if you keep your eyes on B1. If B1 jumps up but forward, thus fouling, it's easy to see, if you haven't diverted your attention to A1. Remember, ref the defense.