If A1 is excessively swinging his elbows and B1 is right there playing defense we have to call that T.
Yes, it's a harsh penalty, two free throws and loss-of-possession, but safety's my foremost concern and T emphatically sends that message. Safety is why the NF made this a T, whereas it's only a violation in NCAA.
That said, the only time i ever made this call there was contact. I have issued verbal warnings a couple times, either because there was no other players around or the swinging wasn't quite "excessive" enough for me to call a T.
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