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There is no such call as "over-the-back". It is perfectly legal to make a play from behind someone, as long as no contact is made, however, most coaches think this is illegal. Officials using that term hurt, not help the game.
This kind of follows the thread on testing. I have read the rule book cover to cover and I have never seen the "over-the-back" or "reach" violation/ and or foul. This is my soapbox, but if you are going to call a game, do it right. Anything else is either lazy or inexperience. I still see guys who use the "over-the-back" signal when they report fouls. Sends chills down my spine.
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