Pushing foul or traveling violation.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by Jurassic Referee

Mark T.,
Well, I am thinking that if the defender's contact with the ball is anything longer than a quick strike, then we have to call a held ball.
If the defender has enough time to "power push" the ball handler off balance and to the floor, let's jump it, cuz the ball handler cannot/will not release it.
I just can't call a foul on the defender; unless, I already have the held ball and he continues pushing... then we have something.
mick [/B]

I agree fully with mick.I think he's covered all the possible scenarios with logical answers.The one thing that you can't have is a personal foul on the defender. [/B][/QUOTE]


While I agree that Mick has done a wonderful job of covering all possible scenarios with logical (not common sense) answers. A defender's "power push" is more that an impact load striking the ball and less than getting enough of a grip on the ball to cause a held ball. I still think this is one of those plays that a picture is worth one thousand words or I know what I will call when I see it.

But I was correct about one thing, it has generated a lot of discussion.