Intentional Fouls

[drinkeii]

Originally posted by rainmaker

In the points of emphasis last year, there was a discussion of this, where it referred to the "strategic" foul. This is NOT an intention foul and should not be called as such. The difference is that the strategic foul is a legitimate attempt on the ball, and probably mostly looks like any other foul throughout the game -- an overzealous block, or a reach that doesn't work right, or such.

I agree with this - I don't agree with the strategy to intentionally foul to stop the clock, without making a legit attempt at the ball.I just have a problem with the fact that refs are unlikely/unwilling/uncomfortable calling intentionals, when you have the obvious fouls - but it seems like everyone is agreeing that the two handed push from behind and the bear hug are intentionals. That is what I wish would be called more often - or grabbing the arm away from the ball...

Thanks again for all the advice!