Downgrading Fouls

[just another ref]

We had a similar situation Friday. Breakaway by A1. B1, a much smaller player, came in late with no real chance to make a play. He made a big exaggerated motion as if to grab the shooter, then pulled back and there was very little, if any contact. I was the C, and had a very good look. I would have called nothing at all, but my partner, from lead, called intentional. This is not the kind of play I offer an opinion on, unless I'm asked.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by just another ref

We had a similar situation Friday. Breakaway by A1. B1, a much smaller player, came in late with no real chance to make a play. He made a big exaggerated motion as if to grab the shooter, then pulled back and there was very little, if any contact. I was the C, and had a very good look. I would have called nothing at all, but my partner, from lead, called intentional. This is not the kind of play I offer an opinion on, unless I'm asked.

Agreed. If people want to make calls from poor angles and guess, then they are on their own. I won't get involved.