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Originally posted by MN 3 Sport Ref
I have the luxury (or headache) of working games in all 5 of these classes. [snip] It is my firm opinion that each of these games cannot be called the same. We were complimented after the game on how we let contact that did not affect the play go and called the pertinent disadvantage.
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MN,
I am going to disagree with the italicized portion of this quote, but only in one respect. I think each level game should be called exactly the same. And it should be called exactly as you describe: "let contact that did not affect the play go and call the pertinent disadvantage." That's how
every game should be called.
In lower level games, it will take less contact to create a disadvantage; so you may have more fouls in those games. But if the players can play through slight contact -- at whatever level -- then you let it go. If there is contact that gives an unfair advantage, call a foul. Otherwise, play on. This can be applied in 5th/6th grade games as well as college varsity.
Just my opinion,
Chuck