Never had this happen?

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

1) You can't call a technical foul for an elbow unless the ball was dead at the time.

Really? If somebody lines up an opponent's chin with an elbow, but misses, I'm going with a T. No violation there. The fact that it's not specifically listed in unsporting acts does not imply that you can't rule it that way. You go for the head, you're not getting away with it just b/c you missed.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

Really? If somebody lines up an opponent's chin with an elbow, but misses, I'm going with a T. No violation there. The fact that it's not specifically listed in unsporting acts does not imply that you can't rule it that way. You go for the head, you're not getting away with it just b/c you missed.

If it feels good.....

I can't argue with that logic too much. You could also call it "fighting" if the opponent retaliated to the elbow by throwing a punch.

I was referring to your ordinary, run-of-the-mill elbow, but there could be exceptions.

[Snake~eyes]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

If it feels good.....

I can't argue with that logic too much. You could also call it "fighting" if the opponent retaliated to the elbow by throwing a punch.

I was referring to your ordinary, run-of-the-mill elbow, but there could be exceptions.

I agree, if a player throws a non-contact elbow I will most likely have a flagrant T.

[dave30]

Enjoy the forfeit ! You still get paid !

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

Really? If somebody lines up an opponent's chin with an elbow, but misses, I'm going with a T. No violation there. The fact that it's not specifically listed in unsporting acts does not imply that you can't rule it that way. You go for the head, you're not getting away with it just b/c you missed.

Chuck:

You have made a very good point. There is a difference between excessively swinging one's elbows and attempting to hit an opponent with an elbow and missing.

MTD, Sr.