Big Man Penalized by REFS?????

[SmokeEater]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

The reality is they can. And if someone runs into them and bounces off, that is not going to get the same reaction from as it would in other situations.

That being said, they should be allowed to play in their space and if they are put at a disadvantage, then something should be called in their favor. But big guys often like to push and grab until they learn how to use their size instead of just get an advantage from illegally. This sounds like the problem with the coach not knowing how to teach his player properly.

Peace

I know your not saying this but here is what it sounds like.

"I will officiate to the reactions contact gets from others."

CMHCoachNRef pretty much summed up my opinon also.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by SmokeEater

I know your not saying this but here is what it sounds like.

"I will officiate to the reactions contact gets from others."

If a player is not put at a disadvantage, it is not a foul. That is what the rules say. And if someone runs into you and you do not move, you are not put at a disadvantage in my opinion. So yes, the reaction to contact does apply. It should apply or you cannot call a foul.

Peace

[vbzebra]

Vets on my board say this all the time....

"all fouls involve contact, but not all contact is a foul". I agree with the idea of advantage/disatvantage and displacement.

Not saying I'm right or wrong, just my $.02.