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Originally posted by tomegun
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Contact in the torso does have
somethingto do with this play. That is my opinion just like JR gave his. I'm editing this post after reading the next two posts. JR explained himself more, which I agree with, so I think an edit is called for. Taking the contact in the chest is not the only thing to look for but it is one thing to look for. For an airborne shooter, a sliding defender is even more important. However, these are often "bang bang" plays and - let's face it - the amount of contact often determines IF we blow the whistle (along with whether the players go down..etc, etc).
[/B][/QUOTE]That's all I was trying to say, Tom. I was sure that you knew all the principles correctly, but I was just trying to correct a little possible vagueness for any newer officials maybe reading that who aren't as cognizant of all the factors needed to get the call right.
I also agree that if you have a trainwreck, you should have a whistle. Most evaluators want one- whether you end up getting the call right or wrong.