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Originally Posted by JRutledge
Again, call whatever you like. BUt you better call any shooter that is hit in the face and falls to the floor and IF every single time if that is the standard. If he was not playing the ball, certainly. He was playing the ball and that is what makes this an average foul for me.
Peace
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I agree that hitting the head is not by itself enough for an IF. In this case though, he was pulled to the ground by the head. That is I see continued contact beyond the attempt to get the ball after he touches the head.
I think this particular case is borderline and which way it goes probably has more to do with how chippy the game has been to that point.
Playing the ball shouldn't be a get of jail free card. You can be playing the ball and still use excessive force.