Hand Checking

[johnny1784]

Originally posted by SmokeEater
I explain to the captains during the pregame meeting that I will give one warning about handchecking then it gets called every time after. Teh reason why I give the warning is because sometimes the captains fail to notify the rest of their team about it.

IMO, an Official's pre-game with team captains should only be about; sportsmanship, team colors, boundary's, direction of play, unusual floor conditions, and if possible or optional, a very brief summary of this years points of emphasis that pertain to the players (intentional fouls, free throws, sporting behavior(covered in sportsmanship)etc.

Hand checking is defined by the NCAA Rules as;

MenÂ’s Hand-Checking Officiating Guidelines
Hand-checking by a player places an opponent at a disadvantage. It is a foul and must be called. In addition, hand-checking that is not curtailed can lead to rough play. To stop hand-checking, officials must address it at the beginning of the game, and fouls must be called consistently throughout the game.

Some guidelines for officials to use when officiating hand-checking:

1. When a defensive player keeps a hand or forearm on an opponent, it is a foul.
2. When a defensive player puts two hands on an opponent, it is a foul.
3. When a player continually jabs by extending his arms and placing a hand or forearm on an opponent, it is a foul.