Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Texas Aggie
I wouldn't say this, because there IS such a thing as "over the back." No, its not defined in the rules, but, like a "reach", it is (or at least can be) a descriptive term. To me, the best thing to say is what you said; "clean rebound, no contact."
|
I wouldn't say this (out loud) anymore, but I disagree with you. There is no foul or violation for over the back. The problem with using it as a descriptive term is this: many ignorant coaches, players, and fans believe that if you attempt to rebound from behind it is automatically an 'over the back' foul. Just like many believe that if you reach in for the ball, it's a 'reaching' foul. Have you ever heard a coach yell, "Come on, he's REACHING IN!" Of course he's reaching in, he's playing defense! But the coach wants a foul just for that act. These are descriptive terms to be avoided. I don't call a 'reaching' foul, I call a foul for contact on the arm. I don't call 'over the back,' I call a pushing foul.
I do agree with you that I would no longer tell a player, "There's no such thing as over the back." I would use your same statement about the clean rebound.