T for Kicking

[Adam]

Originally Posted by ma_ref

So a missed punch is ignored unless that leads to a fight as well?

That is absolutely the opposite of what I said. I very clearly said I don't see the two as equal; although I see the rule is clearly against me on this.

As stated, I saw the kick in the OP as closer to a push than a punch; like she wasn't even really trying to make contact.

[deecee]

When i stated my previous question about what would you do on a punch and whiff I was merely trying to stimulate the OP to think that if they deemed this a similar situation or if it was just a "aw schucks" kind of kick that wasnt meant at the player but looked that way.

Part of the job is to judge motive and intent -- either way from what you described its either a T or a no call. Flagrant sounds a bit excessive unless the kick was MEANT for the player. If so then I would go flagrant. Push and kick are no way near similar, I would put kick and punch in the same category.