Sometimes, this is an obvious call, as one kid will plant both hands in the back of the runner and push. That's easy. The hard one is when there is this mass of humanity and the big uglys from A slam in to the back side of their side of the pile - not so obvious, but the intent is clear - move the pile. The coach from A is screaming during the play, "Move the pile!" so they do it.
If they get right behind the runner and push, it's a foul. There's a lot of gray area here, though. It's got to be clear for me to throw it.
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