Verticality ...

[BillyMac]

Here's another IAABO Refresher Exam question that I got wrong.

#66 B-1 is directly behind A-1 who receives the ball in the low post. As A-1 turns to try for goal, B-1’s hands and arms extend vertically in a slightly forward position. A-1’s arm contacts B-1’s arm. The official rules a foul on B-1. Is the official correct?

My answer: #66 Yes.
IAABO answer: #66 No.

4-24-1: It is legal to extend the arms vertically above the shoulders and need not be lowered to avoid contact with an opponent when the action of the opponent causes contact.

4-45-3: The hands and arms of the defender may be raised within his/her vertical plane while on the floor or in the air.



Take the words “slightly forward” out of this question and it becomes an easy question based on “extend vertically” alone.

With the words “slightly forward” in this question it becomes more subjective and more difficult.

“Slightly forward” isn't the same as straight up.

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