I have seen what I think is a developing trend. In at least 4 varsity games I have done this year (4 different teams) I see players pushing opponents out of the way to get rebounding position. I talked it with my partners last night and I think we called it 4 times. Now, I am trying real hard not to call it because I don't want to go into a game with a bias, but the ones I have called are very obvious. My question is (and maybe this is more a coaching question: are players taught this or is this from watching games on TV? Also, I know some contact has to be allowed when getting position for a rebound (incidental is okay), but where do you draw the line between incidental contact and a foul? For example, if A1 pushes B1 out of a spot but the ball goes the opposite way off the rim so neither has a chance, do you call it? Also, does anyone else see this happening more or am I just absolutely missing something here? Thanks.
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Tue Dec 14, 2004, 02:06pm
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