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Originally Posted by fortmoney
Having done a lot of 5th/6th grade rec ball this season, I have been dealing with this constantly. "Over the back!"s and "He's reachin' in!"s are rampant. It's quite annoying to have to hold back my remarks and just call the correct game.
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Why hold back?
Coach: Over the back.
Official: No contact no foul,
coach.
At this level on the next dead ball you could explain that on the back is a foul but over the back minus contact isnt. Sometimes on the back that doesnt result in possession consequence wont get a whistle.
Coach: He's reachin' in.
Official: Again, no contact no foul,
coach.
At this level on the next dead ball you could explain how it would be tough for defenders to get steals without reaching.
JMO