INTENTIONAL OR

[williebfree]

The INTENT remains the same....The "tripper" overtly intended to kick the opponent. How do we as officials determine the "degree of intent"? Was this a "gentle, I am tight on you and can get away with one trip" attempt? Or was it a full-fledge "this guy is going down" trip? In this case, I "trip up" the tripper and call the Flagrant!


Lets suppose the "tripper" DOES make contact and the "tripee" rolls an ankle. Does it change your call? Had the "tripper" been witnessed on "hard fouls" or questionable sportsmanship earlier? Do you consider these in this call?

Of Course, I will include the diclaimer, I was not there and it is easy to be a "Morning after" official.(BIG GRIN)