Intentional foul?

[Adam]

Seems like a good intentional to me, especially with two hands in the back. I'm guessing you caught grief for it.

Get used to that.

[JugglingReferee]

I'm with Snaq on this one. There does not appear to be any play on the ball. Actions such as "coming from behind" (out of the visual confines of the opponent) coupled with excessive contact such as a two-handed push in the back are definite elements that need to be curtailed. This is why the penalty for acts like this one are greater than that of a common foul.

Good call!

[mGONZ]

Thanks guys. That is exactly what I told the coach (who did not agree). It was the fact that she did not go for the ball, and the two hands that made me call the intentional. I just needed a little reassurance; Im glad I found this site because I am sure I will need some help again soon. Thanks again!!

[DonInKansas]

A play has to be on the ball to avoid an intentional.

I know of no way to get to the ball through a player's back. Good call amigo; welcome to the boards.

[mutantducky]

awful call. You made a 12 year old girl cry. Terrible terrible. She quit basketball and later joined a militant lesbian rock band called Dick Cheney RULEZ the Universe.

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

A play has to be on the ball to avoid an intentional.

I will disagree with this statement slightly - a player can be "playing the ball", but with excessive contact, can still be called for an intentional foul.

Otherwise, I agree with others have posted. Keep coming back here to learn!

[Adam]

I would also add that lots of common fouls are not "playing the ball." Not all legitimate defense involves going after the ball; sometimes it involves taking a position designed to prevent offensive advance. It's what 99% of PC calls involve.

This doesn't even take into account off-ball fouls (pushing through screens, for example.)

[M&M Guy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I would also add that lots of common fouls are not "playing the ball." Not all legitimate defense involves going after the ball; sometimes it involves taking a position designed to prevent offensive advance. It's what 99% of PC calls involve.

This doesn't even take into account off-ball fouls (pushing through screens, for example.)

I agree with Bob.

(Oh, wait, he didn't even post to this thread...)

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Seems like a good intentional to me, especially with two hands in the back.

Agree.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I'm guessing you caught grief for it. Get used to that.

Definitely agree. (Fixed your paragraphing, Snaqs )