Fun With An Elbow To The Throat ...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Let's give it a full thought, or a second thought. Should this elbow to the throat be treated as a simple common foul? Or does it rise above the level of a common foul?

2012-13 Points Of Emphasis Contact Above The Shoulders
Examples of illegal contact above the shoulders and resulting penalties.
1. Contact with a stationary elbow may be incidental or a common foul.
2. An elbow in movement but not excessive should be an intentional foul.
3. A moving elbow that is excessive can be either an intentional foul or flagrant personal foul.