Hand Checking

[tomegun]

I think what JRut is saying is what is done, what is taught (in the majority of camps) and what we see on TV. Of course I haven't been every place so that statement in itself can be disputed. Although the verbage is different I would be surprised if Jurassic assigned JRut a game and didn't like the way he called hand-checking. Is this call different from any other contact? I don't think Jurassic, Rainmaker or anyone else is making this an absolute but JRut IMO is applying this using "if" instead of "when."

1. When a defensive player puts a hand on the dribbler a foul should be called.
2. If a defensive player puts a hand on the dribbler and uses the hand to constantly measure up, reroute or impede the dribbler a foul should be called.

I think JRut is saying he follows #2 and others have stated, not in practice but typed words, that they would call more like #1. I think something similar could be applied to various fouls to include rough play and post play which are also POEs.