Foul or No Call?

[Smitty]

And if you noticed after Mick posted some further clarifications, I agreed that something probably needed to be called. We all have what we picture in our minds as to how this play unfolded in real life. Other than the OP who was there and saw it, no one can give an absolute answer on how this should have been called. As in most judgment calls, arguments can be made either way.

[blindzebra]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

If the contact didn't put either player at a disadvantage, the play can be ruled as incidental contact. The concepts are listed in rule 4-27. Article 3 of that rule is probably the applicable one in this case...."Similarly, contact which does not hinder the opponent from participating in normal defensive or offensive movements should be considered incidental."

Always a judgment call. Smitty has the right take on what to look for imo.

How is going from an upright position where you can play defense or transition to offense to on the floor with the player that put you there on top of you not being put at a disadvantage?

This is a no-brainer.