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mbryon,
Consider these points:
1. F6's bad throw probably caused the collision. If his throw was on target, the contact would not have occured.
2. The fact that the runner crossed his arms BEFORE the collision is not the point of focus (unless you feel he was going in for the kill). What you really want to see is what the runner did after contact was made with F3 - ie., did he extend his arms to try and jar the ball loose or knock F3 down. Intent is what you want to judge
3. Four steps is hard to gage without seeing it. The question is not how many steps but did the runner have enough time to avoid the contact?
With that said, I'm not saying you made the wrong or right call. I just wanted to illustrate the bigger picture so you know for yourself what the proper call should have been. Ofcourse, hind site is 20/20 but a play like that can be a valuable learning experience regardless of what decision you made at the time. Hope this gives you a little food for thought.
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