Quote:
|
Originally Posted by drinkeii
I have noticed between coaching and reffing that a lot of players use their second hand on the hip or side of a shooter and push, often inducing a significant amount of displacement. They get very upset when you call this, because their other hand and arm were straight up in the air, and if there was any contact there, it was completely legal. Coaches seem to be very upset with this call being made as well. Many officials seem to miss it. I'm doing what I'm supposed to - watching the entire body as well as the ball, rather than just focussing on the ball.
Has anyone else had experience with this?
|
Oh, yea. You're right that it's a foul, and you have to call it. I signal by putting my elbow right at my waist with my lower arm straight out in front and my palm forward. I just give a little push forward with that arm. This tells the coach clearly what happened. Also be sure you call this foul on the attempted steal, especially when the stealer comes from behind. It happens a lot!