Incidental contact ?

[bbcof83]

Originally Posted by Pirate

So in the OP, would you have called the foul in that sitch? A1 was dribbling downcourt and B1 comes up from behind (obviously not a legal guarding position) and "accidentally", not intentionally, trips (steps on the foot of A1) causing A1 to lose possession. I personally have a foul there, but I'm just wondering what other officials are thinking there.

Yes, foul every time from the way you describe it. If A1 doesn't lose possession I have nothing.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by bbcof83

Yes, foul every time from the way you describe it. If A1 doesn't lose possession I have nothing.

If A1 falls, it doesn't matter if he loses possession.