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Old Mon Nov 19, 2012, 02:49pm
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Originally Posted by Tio View Post
I think this is a good example of where preventative officiating can fix the problem. I would call the player on it and tell him not to do it. Next time he does it then call a technical foul. Definitely unsporting move and could escalate in a hurry if he hits someone.
At very little ages (like, 10YO), I can see that (although I would not). At older ages, this is a good example of where not inventing a rule is a good idea. The perceived "problem" is not a problem in reality. The act described is not against the rules, and is no more unsporting than any other fake pass.
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