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Originally Posted by AustinRef
Why? So we are to ignore a foul during a LIVE ball? 'Game awareness' is a scary term that has caused us to be in the position that we are in this year with the new POE. I understand what you are saying, but the point is that if there is a foul by B2 in this situation, you have to call it. Ignoring it because of 'game awareness' is flat out ignoring the rules as written...IMO.
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How did the (non-intnetional, non-flagrant) contact by B2 prevent A2 from "performing normal offensive or defensive maneuvers?" Since there was a foul on A1, then it *likely* didn't, and thus, wasn't a foul.
While the official should observe the contact, and note it, s/he should also see the rest of the play to determine if the contact was a foul. Sometimes, it might be. And, even when it isn't, it can be addressed during the administration of the foul on A1.