Things I learned at camp

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

The question remains:
What advantage is gained by the defender with this contact after the shot is released?

Snaqs you did play the game at a competitive level didn't you? Contact on the follow through can change the shot, sometimes. That's what we get paid to judge.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Yes, the shooter is still a shooter, which is why I'll protect him from harm by calling contact which displaces him or knocks him to the floor.
No, the follow through is not part of the try, even though the try is not over.
Personally, I can say from sitting with local varsity refs watching freshman games that if I start calling this sort of contact, I'll be working freshman games exclusively.

I dont understand how that can be

hahahaha you KNOW damned well EVERYbody is watching the flight of the ball in freshman games! lol