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Originally Posted by Nevadaref
So which carries more weight, Howard or the current NFHS case book? 
Does Howard realize that his above stated opinion is contrary to what is written in 4.15.4 Sit A?
4.15.4 SITUATION A: As dribbler A1 attempts to change directions to avoid guard B1, he/she allows the ball to come to rest in one hand in bringing the ball from the right to the left side of the body. A1 pushes the ball to the floor in an attempt to continue the dribble. RULING: When A1 palmed/carried the ball, the dribble ended and when he/she pushed the ball to the floor a violation occurred. (9-5)
Perhaps you should send this case play to him and see what his response is.
Again I'm sure that he is a nice man who is very knowledgeable about the NFHS rules, but it is hard to defend a position that is contrary to what appears in the book in black and white.  |
I can tell you what he'll say, but I'll e-mail him anyway. ALthough if I get a lousy schedule, Nev, I'm moving to your area and I expect you to make up the difference!
What he'll say is that it isn't the push itself and that the wording is a little misleading. But I"ll let you know when I get a response.