Gorilla Stance

[Tim C]

It is difficult to offer you advice on "proof" of the ruling.

The rule book is clear as to where the hand must be . . . the term "Gorilla Arm" (which I find distasteful -- it is attacking the fine conduct of "real" gorillas everywhere) makes people take the issue less seriously.

It was explained to me that FED wants the rule called and are concerned that "the hanging arm" could cause a runner to mistake the intent and think it is a throwing arm for a pickoff. (That is quite a stretch if you ask me).

I would NEVER carry a rule book onto the field with me so I do not understand why you would need to print the OFFICIAL interpretation off the NFHS website.

The rule is the rule and, and cb mentions, if your local group has different feelings about calling the rule THEN ask them to consult the "actual" POE about professionalism.