We don't need no stinkin' new rules - or do we?

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Which is exactly my point......

The current NFHS intentional foul language also states "A foul shall also be ruled intentional if while playing the ball a player causes excessive contact with an opponent".

The current language in R4-19-3 already covers all of the same situations that people want to add new language to cover, including your example above. Instead of saying the exact same thing in a different way, just use what we've already got.

Excessive contact and intentional contact is not quite the same thing to the average person. No one is suggesting change anything other than the language. We know what the rule states, but that does not make it any less confusing. For people who are around the game. Once again usually this is a problem for coaches and players and causes undo conflict about a simple rule. Change the language and it might take away that confusion in my opinion.

Peace