[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Rita C

In the last minute of men's rec game. Close game most of the contest but now 6 points apart.

Player gets a fast break. Defender reaches in, makes contact but dribbler has no change in forward motion or dribble. I called no foul. This happens twice and defender looks to me both time and wonders why I didn't call a foul.

I realize the strategic importance a foul can have in a game, but I wouldn't have called a foul here earlier in the game.

Or maybe I should? I'll admit to still be learning.

Rita

Rita:

I have no problem with the concept that if it isn't foul in the first thirty second of the game, it isn't a foul in the last thirty seconds of the game. But my question to you is: What kind of contact was B1 making on the dribbler A1? I agree that B1 is allowed to attacl the and can "reach in" to attack the ball and even steal the ball from the ball handler, but I am confused as to what type of contact occured. Could you please elaborate more about B1's actions? Thank you.

MTD, Sr.