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Originally Posted by just another ref
First, as you say, based on the reaction of the player on the last possession, she was struck in the face. Did this occur before or after she stepped out of bounds?
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I believe she was out first. While we can't see the line, we can see her step in the direction of the line just before before being hit in the face and not stepping any more that direction before the whistle. I think it is save to assume she was out first, just barely.
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Originally Posted by just another ref
Second, do we penalize a player for becoming involved in an altercation with a fan when the fan is clearly the initial aggressor?
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Yes. Unsportsmanlike behavior is unsportsmanlike behavior even if it is aimed towards a fan. It doesn't matter who starts it.