Triping Over Players on Floor...

[slow whistle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

It's not really, but the question is really moot, I think. Maybe he was guarding him (trying to get the ball, perhaps), maybe he wasn't. That's not the key; the key is whether he was moving.

OK perhaps I should clarify then b/c I assumed he wasn't trying to guard him. If he is just laying there not trying to guard him then LGP is irrelevant b/c he isn't trying to guard him. If he is laying there trying to guard him then LGP is irrlevant b/c he isn't moving. In any event LGP is irrelevant. Better?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by slow whistle

OK perhaps I should clarify then b/c I assumed he wasn't trying to guard him. If he is just laying there not trying to guard him then LGP is irrelevant b/c he isn't trying to guard him. If he is laying there trying to guard him then LGP is irrlevant b/c he isn't moving. In any event LGP is irrelevant. Better?

I don't think it's ever relevant whether he's trying to guard him.

[slow whistle]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I don't think it's ever relevant whether he's trying to guard him.

Just to take it a step further though, what is your definition of "moving"? What if he is trying to get up, is he moving?

[Kelvin green]

My question?

Did A trip over B on the floor? Or
Did B trip A while on the floor?

In my mind there is a difference. We dont call a tripping foul everytime somone falls down do we?

B1 was not flopping, etc... B1 was on the floor going after a loose ball making a legitimate attempt..would not B1 be allowed the opportunity to get up etc? (he was at the spot first?)

If A tripped on the player, I'd not be very inclined to call the foul

[mbyron]

Had players littering the floor in my game last night. Here's one:

Long, floating pass to A1 halfway down the court. A1 and B1 bump shoulders as they both go for the ball. A1 catches the pass, lands on his feet, sorta falls/sits down, and ends up lying on the court.

I whistle, and the B coach (right behind me) shouts "No!" until I signal travel. Then he's like, "Oh, OK," and we go the other way...

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Kelvin green

Did A trip over B on the floor? Or
Did B trip A while on the floor? In my mind there is a difference. We don't call a tripping foul everytime someone falls down do we?

Similar to what I say, usually to coaches who politely ask: "There's a difference between tripping, and being tripped".