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Old Wed Dec 14, 2005, 08:06pm
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Originally posted by JRutledge
I do not know what by the book means either. The rules say and the POE have said that there has to be some affect on the dribbler. Simply touching is not a foul like many people think.

Peace
ICBW, but I think there was an interpretation a few years back that said any touching of an opponent with a hand was supposed to be called as a foul.

Would be nice to see if that stance has since softened slightly.
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