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Originally posted by ace
Because- by bear hugging is the kid intentionally trying to HURT the player or just stop the clock? Mel Whitworth current high school former NBA, college referee stressed this at a camp. How is it intentional if he's not trying to stop the clock and him just holding the player? Make sense?
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I believe a NCAA POE this year is intentional fouls.
In any event, a "bearhug" is always intentional - a no brainer, especially at end of game or when the hug-ee is going for a layup. If you want to get yelled at by coaches continue to not make this obvious call.