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Originally posted by jritchie
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Originally posted by Ref in PA
Lots of times, when the arms are extended in front of an opponent, B1 will hold A1 such that B1 will get prime boxing out positioning. That is a foul. I will also tell the players to knock if off if they are playing pitty-pat with their arms prior to the FT. I will also tell them not to hold their opponents or enter the lane early. These warnings (if necessary) will be made as I announce and administer the FT. The whistle will clean it up if necessary.
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While this "pity pat" (i like that by the way!!) is going on and you are telling them to knock it off, WOULD THIS BE CONSIDERED DISCONCERTION??? If so, by who, you for talking or the defense for trying to get his/her hand over the offenses?? 
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The pitty-pat I refer to is when B1 puts his arm in front of A1 and A1 resonds by placing his arm in front of B1. Then B1 now moves his arm over A1's arm and A1 moves his arm over B1's arm. This action usually goes on before the shooter has the ball, therefore disconcertion is usually not involved. If it happens after the shooter has the ball, it can certainly be considered. If I see it happening then, like on the first shot of a 1-1, I will tell them to knock it off and then judiciously use my whistle to enforce my warning if it was not heeded by the players.