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Old Tue Feb 28, 2012, 04:32pm
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Originally Posted by tref
This play was on the opposite sideline & opened up to tableside. The entire bench & grandma in the 19th row could see the defenders hand on the inside of the ball pulling the offense forward into a travel.
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Originally Posted by Nevadaref View Post
Perhaps we need to discuss the held ball rule. From what I just read, this is a good defensive play and a travel is the correct call. Merely placing a hand on the ball when the player isn't airborne does NOT equate to a held ball BY RULE.
I disagree. If the pull is sufficient to move the opponent, that is enough for a held ball.
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