Ball Hits Fan's Shoe on Court

[Bart Tyson]

It does not really apply to this situation, although it would if a fan were totally on the court trying to interfere. But I think the discretion clause in this rule definitely rules out penalizing a team for the foot in a situation where there is no room for spectators.
[/B]

My point is, you are saying it not fan interference unless the whole body is in the playing area. I'm saying it does not matter how much of the boby is in the playing area. This fan DID interfere with play, the ball hit his foot. By your ruling, he is oobs and we give the ball to the other team. Hmmm I don't think so. I'm not going with a T. But, I will address the situation with game mgmt.