Rebounding Play

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

I would disagree with your assessment...the elbows and his pivot are moving at the same time. It was a simple pivot keeping his elbows out and the ball high...just like every coach in America teaches. IMO...the referee over reacted when Garnett hit the floor.

Disagree...he snapped the elbow into Garnett's head.

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Garnett is entitled to his spot on the floor. The rebounder had his elbows extended beyond his protected space.

Exactly.

Originally Posted by GoodwillRef

Just wondering why the official standing 6 feet from the play has nothing? Because it was nothing that is why...if that elbow hits him in the shoulder or chest there wouldn't be a call at all.

Angles. Not everything can be seen from every angle...and not being a basketball player it was something that needed to be called by whoever saw it.

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

+1. That's not a normal position; it's an extension..and swing imo... of the elbows.

Precisely.