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Originally posted by Richard Ogg:
As for the hand check, I prefer to get one of those in the first minute or so of the game. (Rarely do guards not hand check until one is called.) I also try to catch it both ways (1 each), although I've had a team benefit from the first call and then not commit that foul themselves, so, only one call. But, everyone understands they're playing defense with their feet -- not with their hands.
Richard
I think I understand what you are saying about getting handchecks in the first 1-2 min of the game.
However, I think you are describing boys, not girls. My experience is that the girls (whether H.S. or college) minimize the handchecking in the first half, but as they get tired, there is more holding and handchecking. So, I may not have this foul early in the game, but usually remind my partners at half-time that poorly conditioned teams are more apt to commit this foul.
Just my observation.
Jim Dixon