Climbing on opponent to gain greater height

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

We've discussed that exact same play here several times and the consensus has always been that one technical foul only should be applied.

So, which one gets the technical foul, the climber or the climbee?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bainsey

So, which one gets the technical foul, the climber or the climbee?

What does the case say?

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by mbyron

What does the case say?

In the 2009 book I have handy, I don't see a case for this scenario. The only cases for 10-3-6 I have are obstructing the opponents vision and throw-in striking the opponents face.

If I'm left to analyze this particular case, I'd go with penalizing the climber. There's nothing wrong with getting on all fours (unless you have the ball). The infraction isn't committed until someone else steps on his back.

It's too bad there's no such thing as a multiple technical foul -- one free throw for each -- as that might be the more "just" way of handling it.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by bainsey

In the 2009 book I have handy, I don't see a case for this scenario. The only cases for 10-3-6 I have are obstructing the opponents vision and throw-in striking the opponents face.

If I'm left to analyze this particular case, I'd go with penalizing the climber. There's nothing wrong with getting on all fours (unless you have the ball). The infraction isn't committed until someone else steps on his back.

It's too bad there's no such thing as a multiple technical foul -- one free throw for each -- as that might be the more "just" way of handling it.

Sorry, I thought there was a case. I agree with your reasoning, and just in case, you could refer to the rule.

The player technical is charged for "climbing on or lifting a teammate...": so yes, it's the one who climbs who is guilty of the infraction.