[BigDave]

I know this won't be popular, but I'm leaning towards Rut's opinion on this issue. If we call a handcheck every time the defender touches the dribbler, we are creating a horrible flow and being a little too exacting with this rule. Does the contact impede the dribbler's movement? Is there an advantage created based on the contact?

I know this is the rule and it is a POE, but aren't there some rules we tend to bend for the sake of the game? 3 seconds comes to mind. So does 10 seconds on a FT attempt. To take this handcheck rule to the letter is not the best way to manage the game. Use some judgment and if the kid creates an advantage based on contact, call it.

I guarantee everyone that rebutted Rut will go out and let a little contact go. We all do it. I think you guys that don't like Rut are using the book to back up your argument and you are losing focus on the issue at hand.