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Originally Posted by Zoochy
I did not think you apply "Advantage/Disadvantage" for violations.
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Exhibit A
Now, granted, I can't show you that the following applies to violations, since the word "violation" does not appear in the passage. However, please note that the passage does not contain the word "foul" either. The passage clearly states that advantage/disadvantage applies to all "rules".
THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE RULES
The restrictions which the rules place upon the players are intended to create a
balance of play; to provide equal opportunity between the offense and the
defense; to provide equal opportunity between the small player and tall player; to
provide reasonable safety and protection; to create an atmosphere of sporting
behavior and fair play; and to emphasize cleverness and skill without unduly
limiting freedom of action of individual or team play on either offense or defense.
Therefore, it is important to know the intent and purpose of a rule so that it may
be intelligently applied in each play situation. A player or a team should not be
permitted an advantage which is not intended by a rule. Neither should play be
permitted to develop which may lead to placing a player at a disadvantage not
intended by a rule.
Exhibit B
From the 2009-10 NFHS Rules:
Each state association may authorize the use of artificial limbs which in its opinion are no more dangerous to players than the corresponding human limb and do not place an opponent at a disadvantage
Equipment which is unnatural and designed to increase a player's height or reach or to gain an advantage shall not be permitted
Exhibit B does not refer to fouls, but, rather, illegal equipment.
Exhibit C
From the 2009-10 NFHS Points of Emphasis:
The traveling rule has not changed; however, the committee is still concerned that the rule is not being properly enforced. Consequently, offensive players are gaining a tremendous advantage.
When the closely-guarded rules are not followed, there is a significant advantage for the offense.
The responsible official must make sure that offensive players are not occupying restricted positions for more than the permitted time (three seconds). The offensive player gains an unwarranted advantage if he or she can “camp out” in the lane,
Players are attempting to gain a rebounding advantage by violating the free throw restrictions and entering the lane early.
Exhibit C describes violations, not fouls.
Your Honor, I rest my case.